Energy conversion
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9781466584822
Date de publication :
22 juin 2017
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
2020 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This handbook surveys the range of methods and fuel types used in generating energy for industry, transportation, and heating and cooling of buildings. Solar, wind, biomass, nuclear, geothermal, ocean and fossil fuels are discussed and compared, and the thermodynamics of energy conversion is explained.