Sustainable Energy

THIS EDITION PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY. This book addresses present energy production methods as well as potentially viable alternative energy sources.

ENERGY EXTRA BOXES PROVIDE ENGAGING INSIGHTS. In-depth feature boxes delve into specific aspects of energy and emphasize the complex nature of decisions. They highlight issues such as rare earth elements, natural versus anthropogenic climate change, thorium reactors, evacuated tube solar collectors, wind turbine safety, and thermoelectric generators.

THE BOOK COMPARES ENERGIES BY USING THE "CURVE" CRITERIA. Students learn to evaluate energy using "CURVE" -- is it clean, unlimited, renewable, versatile, and economical?

CONTENT STUDIES THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS AND ANALYSIS OF RISK FOR ALL ENERGY PRODUCTION METHODS. Examining these key conditions of energy production is primary analyzing all types of energies covered.

MATERIAL EMPHASIZES INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS. Students learn from other disciplines and learn how energy decisions relate to a variety of factors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES ESTABLISH CLEAR STUDENT GOALS FOR EACH CHAPTER. These and other pedagogical features ensure students are working at their best. In addition to key Learning Objectives, this book's Chapter Summaries wrap up what knowledge student should have gained from the chapter.

WORKED-OUT EXAMPLES DEMONSTRATE HOW TO SOLVE QUANTITATIVE END-OF-CHAPTER PROBLEMS. Students learn how to complete quantitative problems that require more analysis than merely plugging in numbers.

CONTENT FOLLOWS THE MOST RECENT ABET CRITERIA. This edition’s approach and content correspond with ABET guidelines and accreditation.

UPDATED DATA TABLES AND GRAPHS REFLECT THE LATEST INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENTS. Students gain practice working with some of today’s most recent information from a variety of sources. Data tables and graphs support and clarify information and help students learn how to interpret graphical data.

ADDITIONAL CHAPTER PROBLEMS OFFER MORE OPPORTUNITY FOR PRACTICE. The author has more than doubled the number of chapter problems for this edition to provide you with additional flexibility in homework assignment and classroom practice.

MORE THAN 30 NEW EXAMPLES BRING PRINCIPLES TO LIFE. A variety of real and memorable environmental examples demonstrate the relevance and importance of concepts students are learning.

NEW AND EXPANDED SECTIONS ADDRESS EMERGING NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS. Students examine methanol production from CO2, fast breeder reactors, design of inertial confinement fusion reactors, transpired solar collectors, central receivers, and solar ponds. In addition, they analyze physical principles of ocean thermal energy, biogas, and commercial availability of battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell vehicles.