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Energy : Technology and Directions for the Future by John R. Fanchi [Fanchi, John R.] is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Energy : Technology and Directions for the Future about?
Energy Technology and Directions for the Future presents the fundamentals of energy for scientists and engineers. It is a survey of energy sources that will be available for use in the 21st century energy mix. The reader will learn about the history and science of several energy sources as well as the technology and social significance of energy. Themes in the book include thermodynamics, electricity distribution, geothermal energy, fossil fuels, solar energy, nuclear energy, alternate energy (wind, water, biomass), energy and society, energy and the environment, sustainable development, the hydrogen economy, and energy forecasting. The approach is designed to present an intellectually rich and interesting text that is also practical.This is accomplished by introducing basic concepts in the context of energy technologies and, where appropriate, in historical context. Scientific concepts are used to solve concrete engineering problems. The technical level of presentation presumes that readers have completed college level physics with calculus and mathematics through calculus of several variables. The selection of topics is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to the
Who reads Energy : Technology and Directions for the Future?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- John R. Fanchi [Fanchi, John R.]
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science & Technology Books
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9786610961344
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Philosophy, Engineering, Humanities