Power & Energy

Originally published in 1984, this book develops a quantitative model designed for use in the evaluation of the relative merits of alternative energy R&D programmes in the USA during the 1970s: liquid-metal fast breeder reactors, synthetic fuels derived from coal and oil shale and improved efficienc..

Due to their high growth rate, algae, microalgae, and aquatic plants are becoming the most promising photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production. Advances in Biofuel Production: Algae and Aquatic Plants explores current investigations and application of the fields of biofuel production and bioen..

This book holds the proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Advance in Energy and Environment Research (ICAEER 2016), which was held on August 12-14, 2016 in Guangzhou, China. The goals of the conference was to promote research and developmental activities in energy and environment resea..

 This book examines the bioconversion of food wastes to energy and the recent developments in ethanol, hydrogen, methane, and biodiesel production from food wastes...

This reference presents the latest in biofuels production, processing, properties, raw materials, and economic and environmental aspects. It compiles a wide range of topics not usually covered in one single book and describes properties, specifications, and quality of biofuel products and advances a..

This authoritative work emphasizes the vital role of carbon-neutral energy sources, transportation fuels, and associated technologies for establishing a sustainable energy future. Each chapter draws on the insight of world-renowned experts in such diverse fields as photochemistry, fuel-generating en..

This authoritative work emphasizes the vital role of carbon-neutral energy sources, transportation fuels, and associated technologies for establishing a sustainable energy future. Each chapter draws on the insight of world-renowned experts in such diverse fields as photochemistry, fuel-generating en..

Proceedings of a European seminar organized by the CEC, Directorate-General for Energy and the Instituto para la Diversificacion y Ahorro de la Energia Eua (IDEA) with the cooperation of Gomez Pardo Foundation's Energy Commission, Madrid, Spain, 10-11 October 1989...

Developments in Petroleum Engineering 1..

This report arises out of the Working Group set up by The Watt Committee on Energy to examine the issues relating to domestic use and affordable warmth...

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters._x005F_x000D_ The world's interest in reducing petroleum use has led to the rapid development of the biofuel industry over the past decade or so. However, there is increasing concern over how current food-based biofuels affect both food security a..

This book covers polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) from fundamentals to applications, describing their structure, properties, characterization, synthesis, and use in electrochemical energy storage and solar energy conversion technologies. The text discusses cutting-edge methodologies in PEM mater..