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Renewable Energy - Volume 2: Wave, Geothermal, and Bioenergy

Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Modelling and Simulation

  • 1st Edition - October 8, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Abdul Ghani Olabi
  • Language: English

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Description

Renewable Energy - Volume 2: Wave, Geothermal, and Bioenergy: Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Modelling and Simulation is the next volume in this comprehensive resource for those wanting an extensive reference on these specialized technologies. Providing a structured approach to the emerging technologies and advances in implementation of Geothermal and Biofuels systems, this reference addresses geothermal and biofuel coverage in a logical and accessible arrangement. From definitions to developments in technology and applications, to case studies, modelling examples and lifecycle analysis, this book considers the most requested and desirable practical elements of geothermal and biofuel technologies from an applied perspective.

This coordinated approach allows for stand alone, accessible and functioning chapters dedicated to particular energy sources. This is a suitable reference for students and post-doctoral research fellows working on projects related to renewable energy, sustainability and energy system design.

Key features

  • Includes in-depth and up-to-date explanations for the latest developments in Marine, Geothermal and Biofuels
  • Uniquely thematically arranged with structured content, for accessible and usable reference material
  • Extensively illustrated and supported by multimedia components, including short videos and slide shows for greater examples and case studies

Readership

Academic energy researchers and Industry energy researchers/developers/technicians, Energy & Engineering Students at postgraduate and undergraduate level

Table of contents

1. Wave Energy

1.1 Introduction and Definition of Wave Energy

1.2 Recent progress in wave energy

1.3 Wave energy extraction technologies

1.4 Case Studies on Wave energy

1.5 SWOT Analysis of Wave Energy

1.6 Modelling and Simulation of wave energy
2. Geothermal Energy

2.1 Introduction and definition of geothermal energy

2.2 Shallow geothermal energy ground loop systems

2.3 Ground source heat pumps

2.4 Earth air heat exchangers

2.5 Geothermal power plants

2.6 Modelling and Simulation of Geothermal energy systems
3. Bioenergy

3.1 Definition of Bioenergy

3.2 Developments of Bioenergy

3.3 Applications of Bioenergy

3.4 Review of Bioenergy systems

3.5 Case studies and analysis of Bioenergy

3.6 Modelling and simulation of Bioenergy systems

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 8, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Abdul Ghani Olabi

Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Centre at the University of Sharjah, UAE. He holds an M.Eng. and Ph.D. from Dublin City University and has worked at leading institutions across Europe. He founded the SEEP and MSSM international conferences and has acted as Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's Comprehensive Green Materials and Encyclopedia of Smart Materials. Prof. Olabi’s research focuses on renewable energy and energy storage systems. His team has secured numerous patents in hydrogen production, advanced PEM fuel cells, and novel supercapacitors and batteries, contributing significantly to global sustainable energy advancements.

Affiliations and expertise
Director of the Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Centre, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

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