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What is Alternative Energy Sources about?
is designed to give the reader, a clear view of the role each form of alternative energy may play in supplying the energy needs of the human society in the near and intermediate future (20-50 years). The two first chapters on and set the tone as to why the widespread use of alternative energy is essential for the future of human society. The third chapter exposes the reader to the laws of energy conversion processes, as well as the limitations of converting one energy form to another. The sections on give a succinct, quantitative background on the capability/potential of each energy source to produce power on a global scale. The fourth, fifth and sixth chapters are expositions of . The following five chapters (seventh to eleventh) include detailed descriptions of the most common renewable energy sources – – and some of the less common sources, such as and energy. The emphasis of these chapters is on the global potential of each source; the engineering/technical systems that are currently used in harnessing the potential of each one of these energy sources; the technological developments that will contribute to wider utilization of the sources; and the environmental effects associat
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Efstathios E. (Stathis) Michaelides
- Publisher
- Springer
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Engineering, Stem
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