Автор: Smil Vaclav Название: Energy and Civilization: A History ISBN: 0262536161 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262536165 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 3885.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization.
"I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. --Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year
Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows--ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity--for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization.
Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts--from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.
Название: Energy, resource extraction and society ISBN: 0815380151 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780815380153 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Through global studies the book addresses the social effects of resource extraction and energy projects, and their significance for contested energy and social futures.
Название: The World Aluminum Industry in a Changing Energy Era ISBN: 1138948063 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138948068 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: First published in 1988, this volume presents an analysis of the public policy choices regarding the aluminium industry and electric power in both low-cost power countries and high-cost power countries. This book is ideal for policy makers and students interested in environmental studies.
Автор: Jaffe Robert L Название: Physics of Energy ISBN: 1107016657 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107016651 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 10930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Aimed at students, scientists, engineers, and professionals, this definitive textbook provides an introduction to the scientific principles governing the flow of energy from sources such as solar power, wind power, nuclear power, and fossil fuels, through engines and electric grids, to end uses ranging from automobiles to air conditioners.
Автор: Rocco Papa; Romano Fistola Название: Smart Energy in the Smart City ISBN: 3319311557 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319311555 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines the energy dimension of the smart city from the perspective of urban planning, providing a complete overview that ranges from theoretical aspects to practical considerations and projects.
Автор: Walter Leal Filho; Dinesh Surroop Название: The Nexus: Energy, Environment and Climate Change ISBN: 3319636111 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319636115 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Part I: 1 Decarbonising the Finnish transport sector by 2050 - electricity or biofuels?.- 2 Modelling electricity generation from sugarcane production system using Systems Dynamics.- 3 Techno-Economic Viability of Husk Powered Systems for Rural Electrification in Uganda: Part I: Sustainability and Power Potential Aspects.- 4 Techno-Economic Viability of Husk Powered Systems for Rural Electrification in Uganda: Part II: Economic and Policy Aspects.- 5 Stand Alone Wind or Photovoltaic Power system? A holistic approach for system design and selection.- 6 Energie Hill Neu Wulmstorf - Reuse of a former landfill site for energy production from renewable energy.- 7 Assessing the energy potential of waste tyres by direct combustion, pyrolysis and gasification.- 8 A Review of Thermochemical Technologies for the conversion of Waste Biomass to Biofuel and Energy in Developing Countries.- 9 An Energy Balance Analysis of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) for Power Production in Fiji.- 10 Potential of Small Scale Power Generation from the Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Techniques in Fiji.- 11 Replacing fossil fuel with PV systems through technical capacity building in in Kenya.- 12 Design Technology for Bioenergy conversion of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste.- Part II: The Environment.- 13 Zymomonas mobilis - towards bacterial biofuel.- 14 Co-digestion of Lawn Grass with Cow Dung and Pig Manure under Anaerobic Condition.- 15 Application of different pre-treatment techniques for enhanced biogas production from lawn grass: A review.- 16 Design and operation of a single-stage plug-flow digester using organic wastes generated from University of Mauritius cafeteria.- 17 Possible Absorbent Regeneration in Biogas Purification and Upgrading: A Review.- 18 Wastewater biorefineries: integrating water treatment and value recovery.- Part III: Climate Change.- 19 Small is beautiful: Why a club approach is the way to go in climate change mitigation.- 20 Contextualizing of Organized Labour Position on Carbon Tax in South Africa using a Qualitative System Dynamics Model.- 21 A Step-by-Step Calculation of the Combined Margin Grid Emission Factor of the National Electricity System of Mauritius.- 22 Greenhouse gas emission reductions from solid waste management: Prognosis of Related Issues.- 23 Assessing the implementation of Eco-Driving in Mauritius - a Climate Change Mitigation Measure.- 24 1. The Nexus Energy, Environment and Climate Change: future trends.
Автор: Asmae Berrada Название: Gravity Energy Storage ISBN: 0128167173 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780128167175 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 10441.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Gravity Energy Storage provides a comprehensive analysis of a novel energy storage system. This technology is based on the working principle of the well-established pumped hydro energy storage, but discusses the differences and benefits of the new gravity system. This book provides coverage of the development, feasibility, design, performance, operation, and the economics associated with the implementation of such storage technology. In addition, a number of modeling approaches are proposed as a solution to various difficulties such proper sizing, application, value and optimal design of the system. It includes both technical and economic aspects to guide the realization of this storage system in the right direction. Finally, political considerations and barriers are addressed to complement this work.
Discusses the feasibility of gravity energy storage technology
Analyzes the storage system by modelling various system components
Uniquely discusses the characteristics of this technology, giving consideration to it being an attractive solution to the integration of large-scale intermittent renewable energy
Автор: Chih-Lin I, Guanding Yu, Shuangfeng Han, Geoffrey Название: Green and Software-defined Wireless Networks: From Theory to Practice ISBN: 1108417329 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108417327 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 14573.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An expert treatment of the state-of-the-art in green and soft communications, covering theory, 5G physical layer design, network architecture, energy efficient resource management strategies, and applications of wireless big data and artificial intelligence to wireless network design. Ideal for graduate students, professionals and researchers.
Автор: Perkins John Название: Changing Energy ISBN: 0520287797 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780520287792 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 3960.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: "Changing Energy outlines how humanity came to its current energy economy through three previous energy transitions and now stands poised for a necessary fourth one. Despite the immense benefits conferred by a global energy economy based primarily on coal, oil, gas, and uranium, societies must now rebuild their energy economies to rely as much as possible on renewable energy used efficiently. This imperative to change comes from the risks of climate change plus the dangers of geopolitical tensions, health and environmental effects, and the long-term prospects for ever depleting sources of today`s energy sources. Changing Energy argues that sustainability of the benefits from energy services will come from investments made in the technologies of the fourth transition. Perkins envisions a viable post-fossil fuel energy economy and outlines the barriers that must be resolved to reach it."--Provided by publisher.
Описание: In this fascinating and timely volume leading Russian and Western scholars examine various aspects of Russian energy policy and the opportunities and constraints that influence the choices made by the country`s energy decision makers.
Описание: This 800-page premier book on energy focuses on energy sources, utilizations, legislations and sustainability as it relates to a state, a province, or a country, or a community within a state.
Автор: Dannreuther Название: Energy Security ISBN: 0745661912 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780745661919 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 2533.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Many of the richest energy-producing regions of the world are wrought with conflict and billions of the world`s poorest suffer the daily insecurity of energy poverty. All the while our planet is increasingly under pressure because of our continued dependence on fossil fuels.
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