Power Resources category: 2047 books
by J. C. Das
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
This book focuses on protective relaying, which is an indispensable part of electrical power systems. The recent advancements in protective relaying are being dictated by MMPRs (microprocessor-based multifunction relays). The text covers smart grids, integration of wind and solar generation, microgrids,...
by Kesorn Pechrach
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2016
This book demonstrates the designs, experimental results and models of the energy harvesting system using piezoelectric smart materials for self-power generation in prosthetics. This book covers energy harvesting, electro-mechanical energy, dynamic analysis, piezoelectric composites, piezoelectric...
Electrochemical Power Sources
Batteries, Fuel Cells, and Supercapacitors
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2015
Electrochemical Power Sources (EPS) provides in a concise way the operational features, major types, and applications of batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors
• Details the design, operational features, and applications of batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors
• Covers improvements of...
by François Costa, Eric Laboure, Bertrand Revol
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2014
Scientists largely attribute the recent deterioration of the electromagnetic environment to power electronics. This realization has spurred the study of methodical approaches to electromagnetic compatibility designs as explored in this text. The book addresses major challenges, such as handling numerous...
by Bahman Zohuri
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2019
This book presents a new and innovative approach for the use of heat pipes and their application in a number of industrial scenarios, including space and nuclear power plants. The book opens by describing the heat pipe and its concept, including sizing, composition and binding energies. It contains...
by Antonello Monti, Carlo Muscas, Ferdinanda Ponci
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2016
Phasor Measurement Units and Wide Area Monitoring Systems presents complete coverage of phasor measurement units (PMUs), bringing together a rigorous academic approach and practical considerations on the implementation of PMUs to the power system. In addition, it includes a complete theory and practice...
by Yi Hu, Kai Liu
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2017
Inspection and Monitoring Technologies of Transmission Lines with Remote Sensing helps readers build a thorough understanding of new technologies and world-class practices developed by the State Grid Corporation of China—the organization responsible for the world’s largest power distribution network....
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a Slave
William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2013
Many commentators have routinely referred to theatre and, to an extent, all forms of live performance as particularly appropriate to the discussion of national identity. Put simply, the act of live performance itself draws attention to the idea that identities are performed and that different versions...
Wind Energy - The Facts
A Guide to the Technology, Economics and Future of Wind Power
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Wind power is often held up as the most accessible and cost-effective route to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and improving our energy independence, yet knowledge of what it offers is often clouded by myths and misunderstandings, which can hamper its adoption.
This new book, the result...
Renewable Electricity and the Grid
The Challenge of Variability
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
�Integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like wind into electricity systems must be one of the most misunderstood issues in energy policy. This edited volume brings together a unique series of authoritative articles on the topic. There should be no excuse for misunderstanding from now...
Our Renewable Future
Laying the Path for One Hundred PercClean Energy
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2016
The next few decades will see a profound energy transformation throughout the world. By the end of the century (and perhaps sooner), we will shift from fossil fuel dependence to rely primarily on renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal power. Driven by the need to avert catastrophic...
by Aldo V. da Rosa
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2012
With energy sustainability and security at the forefront of public discourse worldwide, there is a pressing need to foster an understanding of clean, safe alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. Aldo da Rosa’s highly respected and comprehensive resource fulfills this need; it has...
Water Fuel To Run Your Car
Learn All About Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Cars And Other Alternative Fuel Cars Plus Step By Step How-To On How To Run Your Car On Water As Fuel Instead Of Gasoline
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
Would you like to find a better way to fuel your car? Naturally, with today’s gas prices, you are thinking about alternate ways to make your car run without the high cost of gasoline. Can you really make your car run on water and if so, how?
Actually automobile manufacturers are already experimenting...