Energy resources: occurrence, production, conversion, use

Auteur :
Wiser, Wendell H.
Éditeur :
Wiser, Wendell H.
ISBN :
9780387987446
Date de publication :
19 nov. 1999
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
735 g
Format :
Laminated cover
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Deals with the physics and chemistry of different kinds of energy resources - coal, gas, oil, hydropower, and nuclear. After a brief introduction to the concepts of force, work, and energy, this book discusses energy resources and reserves, followed by discussions of electric power and methods for generating electricity.