Bøger i Green Energy and Technology serien

This book explores the concept of waste-to-energy through a 5-step process which reflects stages in the transformation of refuse flows to a valuable commodity such as clean energy. Reviews the current state of technology, and includes real-world examples.

1.Energy Management.- 2. Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving.- 3. Zero-Energy Buildings.- 4. Solar Energy.- 5. PV System in Buildings.- 6. Photovoltaics Technology.- 7.Installing PV System.- 8. Design the PV System.- 9. Connection of the Network.- 10.Epilogue.- Appendix1. Roof Types .- Appendix2. Glossary

This book presents results from cross-disciplinary research on implementation of the alternative fuels hydrogen, electricity and biodiesel in the transport sector, as well as the assessment of environmental impacts from the production of solar cells.

Since 2008, the Global Center of Excellence (COE) at Kyoto University, Japan, has been engaged in a program called ¿Energy Science in the Age of Global Warming¿Toward a CO2 Zero-Emission Energy System.¿ Its aim is to establish an international education and research platform to foster educators, researchers, and policy makers who can develop technologies and propose policies for establishing a CO2 zero-emission society no longer dependent on fossil fuels. It is well known that the energy problem cannot simply be labeled a technological one, as it is also deeply involved with social and economic issues. The establishment of a ¿low-carbon energy science¿ as an interdisciplinary field integrating social sciences with natural sciences is necessary. The Global COE is setting out a zero-emission technology roadmap and is promoting socioeconomic studies of energy, studies of new technologies for renewable energies, and research for advanced nuclear energy. It has also established the Global COE Unit for Energy Science Education to support young researchers as they apply their skills and knowledge and a broad international perspective to respond to issues of energy and the environment in our societies. Comprising the proceedings of the Third International Symposium of the Global COE Program, this book follows on the earlier volumes Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2009 and 2010, published in March 2010 and February 2011, respectively.

This significant new work endeavors to address the lack of analysis in this area by using data from more than ten years of research to illustrate the effects of methods such as thermal inertia and permeable coverings in improving indoor environments.

This book provides quantitative analysis of the advantages and limitations of the three main modes of electricity generation-nuclear, fossil and renewable-to enable an assessment of their potential for reducing emissions and maintaining electricity supply.

In the context of growing evidence that switchgrass is one of the most promising biomass crops for energy production and thus for a 'biophilic' economy, this comprehensive guide covers their social benefits as well as relevant agronomy and marketing.

This book provides the latest research on a new alternative form of technology, the magnetocaloric energy conversion. This green technology offers an opportunity to use environmentally friendly solid refrigerants and the potentially high energy efficiency follows the trends of future energy conversion devices.

Covering a brand new technology now moving towards industrial application, this study reviews the underlying theory and the latest research in the field. It also provides vital practical material on the economic and regulatory aspects of airborne wind energy.

This reference provides information on all key aspects of the exploitation of solid biofuels for energy. Written primarily for researchers and postgraduate students working in the field of biomass, it gives practical information on European standards.

In the context of growing evidence that switchgrass is one of the most promising biomass crops for energy production and thus for a 'biophilic' economy, this comprehensive guide covers their social benefits as well as relevant agronomy and marketing.

Here is a comprehensive, up-to-date exploration of modern electricity networks from production and distribution to deregulation, demand-side management and more. Topics include real-time electricity pricing, and regulation in an easily-monopolized industry.

Sustainability programs have been adopted by many large, publicly-owned chemical companies in Europe, Japan and the US, and even by large companies in China and India. This title reviews the history and status of sustainability programs in the chemical industry.

This book offers clear, accurate data for topics ranging from Ni cermet anodes, chemical expansion in materials, and the measuring and modelling of mechanical stresses, to the broader history and present design of cells, to SOFC systems and the future of SOFC.

This book introduces to readers who are unfamiliar with thermodynamics the concept of exergy, discussing a variety of relevant topics in the built-environmental space such as heating, cooling, lighting and many more.

This book includes 19 chapters contributed by the world's leading experts on pretreatment methods for biomass.

This book examine current trends in developing models for solar radiation, including applications of fuzzy logic. It addresses major issues in accurately sizing photovoltaic systems due to variables in available solar radiation.

This book explains the fundamentals and concepts behind fusion power. It traces the development of fusion decade-by-decade--covering its history as dictated by US government policies, its major successes, and its prognosis for the future.

The Global COE is setting out a zero-emission technology roadmap and is promoting socioeconomic studies of energy, studies of new technologies for renewable energies, and research for advanced nuclear energy.

This book covers broad water and environmental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and treatment of storm water and wastewater. It provides a descriptive overview of complex 'black box' treatment systems and the general design issues involved.

Global Warming: Engineering Solutions goes beyond the discussion of what global warming is, and offers complete concrete solutions that can be used to help prevent global warming.

Cleaner Combustion

This book evaluates and discusses the main sustainability challenges encountered in the production of biofuel and bio-products from oil palm biomass beginning from feedstock cultivation to waste management.

A Critical Appraisal of Germany's Thermal Retrofit Policy

Fundamental individual construction materials are discussed and the process of reforming by products and waste products into new construction materials is investigated, examining the material performance, energy required to convert waste into new products and viability of recycling.

Cost Optimal and Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB)

Gas Hydrates opens up this fascinating, multidisciplinary field to non-specialists. It provides a scientific study of gas hydrates that considers their potential as an energy source, while assessing possible risks to the environment.

The main aim of Renewable Energies is to provide an overview of the environmental impact of the different renewable energy systems, enabling readers to understand the environmental impact of electricity production, through the analysis of different generation sources over their life cycle.

This book explains and analyzes the dynamic performance of linear and nonlinear systems, particularly for Power Systems including Hybrid Power Sources. Offers a detailed description of system stability using state space energy conservation principle, and more.