Energy Conversion, Second Edition (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (785 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1466584823 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1207 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Solar, wind, biomass, nuclear, geothermal, ocean and fossil fuels are discussed and compared, and the thermodynamics of energy conversion is explained. Thoroughly revised, this second edition surveys the latest advances in energy conversion from a wide variety of currently available energy sources. It includes an overview of the steam power cycles, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, hydraulic turbines, Stirling engines, advanced fossil fuel power systems, and combined-cycle power plants. It describes energy sources such as fossil fuels, biomass (including refuse-derived biomass fuels), nuclear, solar radiation, wind, geothermal, and ocean, then provides the terminology and units used for each energy resource and their equivalence. It outlines the development, current use, and future of nuclear power.. This handbook surveys the range of methods and fuel types used in generating energy for industry, transportation, and heating and cooling of buildings. Appendices are provided with fully updated data
Kreith was recently awarded the Association of Engineering Societies’ 2016 John Fritz Medal for his achievements in the advancement of solar energy.. From 1953 to 1959 he was associate professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1959, he joined the University of Colorado, where he held appointments as professor of mechanical and chemical engineering. He also holds 17 patents, some of which have been successfully commercialized.Frank Kreith is professor emeritus of engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, USA. Dr. He conducts fundamental and applied research on solar thermal power and cooling, photocatalytic detoxific
justin hall said All is good. What I ordered, meet the class requirements. Straightforward N. Robinson The book is concise and to the point. Only read the first few chapters, but I have been able to keep up with the text. It's looks overwhelming in size, but it is an easy read.
In 1959, he joined the University of Colorado, where he held appointments as professor of mechanical and chemical engineering. From 1953 to 1959 he was associate professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. He has published as an author or editor 19 books and more than 375 refereed technical papers. Professor Goswami is the editor in chief of Solar Energy and Progress in Solar Energy. He also holds