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Exploring the broad landscape of energy production and utilization, this selection encompasses traditional and emerging sources, energy systems, and technological innovations. It supports researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers in understanding energy dynamics, efficiency improvements, and sustainability strategies. Featuring comprehensive analyses and future-oriented approaches, these resources facilitate informed decisions to meet global energy demands responsibly.

  • Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Power Systems

    Technologies and Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ennio Macchi + 1 more
    • English
    Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power systems are increasingly of interest for cost-effective sustainable energy generation, with applications such as cogeneration from biomass, electricity generation from geothermal reservoirs and concentrating solar power installations, waste heat recovery, internal combustion engines and medium- and low-temperature industrial processes. With thousands of ORC power systems already in operation and the market growing at a fast pace, this is an active and engaging area of scientific research and technical development.Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Power Systems: Technologies and Applications, Second Edition, provides a complete overview of ORC technology, including fundamentals, numerical modelling, plant technology, and applications.The book begins by introducing ORC power systems and their modelling, before a section focusing on ORC plant components, and finally in-depth chapters highlighting specific fields of application.This new edition is fully revised and updated to include new chapters on ORC market development, automotive on-board waste heat recovery, energy storage with ORC, and other applications such as ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and solar pond technology.This is an essential resource for all those looking to increase their understanding of ORC power systems, including students, researchers, faculty, R&D professionals, engineers, managers, and policy makers.

  • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels

    • 3rd Edition
    • Satish Kandlikar + 4 more
    • English
    Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition presents a groundbreaking exploration of heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale passages, offering valuable insights for designers and researchers in the field. This comprehensive text delves into the fundamental mechanisms of single-phase and two-phase flows, providing a detailed analysis of novel enhancement techniques and numerical modeling approaches essential for efficient heat removal and thermal management. The book's table of contents delves into various critical topics, starting with an introduction to the need for smaller flow passages and basic heat transfer considerations. It further explores gas flows, liquid flow dynamics, flow boiling phenomena in minichannels and microchannels, numerical modeling of flow boiling, and an overview of changes in the 3rd edition. Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition serves as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages. Professionals in microfluidics and educators teaching graduate-level courses in thermal engineering can benefit from the practical examples and real-life case studies presented in the book, making it an indispensable resource for those involved in the design and development of heat exchangers with minichannel and microchannel flow passages.

  • Energy Storage Materials

    Innovations and Emerging Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Sunaja Devi K. R + 2 more
    • English
    Energy Storage Materials: Innovations and Emerging Trends addresses the urgent global need for advanced, sustainable energy storage solutions. As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for high-performance, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly storage systems has never been greater. This scientific reference fills a critical gap by focusing on the latest developments in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and device engineering, offering a consolidated resource for researchers and professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of energy storage technologies. The contents are organized into three distinct parts: fundamentals of energy storage, advanced functional materials, and emerging technologies. Chapters provide in-depth coverage of core concepts, including design metrics, battery principles, and the optimization of electrolytes and separators. The book explores the synthesis, properties, and applications of cutting-edge materials such as carbon quantum dots, graphene derivatives, metal oxides and sulfides, conducting polymers, MXenes, MBenes, organometallic frameworks, MOFs, and their composites. It further examines sustainable and adaptive solutions including biomass-derived electrodes, hydrogel-based materials, self-healing systems, thin-film devices, and computational modeling, culminating in a forward-looking analysis of market trends and future directions. The book delivers essential benefits to its audience by providing a holistic, material-centric perspective, integrating comparative analyses, and highlighting practical applications for next-generation batteries and supercapacitors. Each chapter concludes with critical insights into research challenges and opportunities, guiding scientists, engineers, and educators toward innovative solutions for clean energy storage.

  • Thermal System Design and Simulation

    • 2nd Edition
    • P.L. Dhar + 1 more
    • English
    Thermal System Design and Simulation covers the fundamental analyses of thermal energy systems that enable users to effectively formulate their own simulation and optimal design procedures. This reference provides step-by-step guidance on how to mathematically formulate objective functions and design constraints and develop strategies to solve them to obtain optimal solutions with minimal computational effort. The book uniquely illustrates the methodology of combining information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures needed in optimal design. Expanded and updated for currency, Thermal System Design and Simulation includes case studies and a comprehensive presentation on the dynamics of thermal systems and control systems needed to ensure safe operation at varying loads. Designed to give readers the hands-on skills needed to develop their own customized software for simulating and designing thermal systems, this book is useful for anyone interested in obtaining advanced knowledge of thermal system analysis and design.

  • Applied Thermodynamics

    Low Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Andriy Redko + 1 more
    • English
    Applied Thermodynamics: Low-Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems pairs key fundamentals with practical applications that support sustainability. After outlining basic concepts and positions of thermodynamics, the book breaks down theory, the classic governing laws of thermodynamics, and overviews thermodynamic processes. The text then shifts to practical application examples, examining open systems, heat power plants, HVAC and power supply systems from renewable sources, methods and the efficiency of thermal systems, and machines and equipment. Geared to students and researchers, the book is packed with solved problems and self-control tests to facilitate understanding.The text fosters practical innovation in a well-established field by offering readers a contemporary examination of a topic as essential to energy as heat itself. Grounded in classical principles, this contemporary reference considers throughout the context of our current energy mix, applying the critical lens of sustainability and sustainable options for energy conversion.

  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert (Bob) P. Radtke + 2 more
    • English
    Drill Bits for Energy Industry is an essential reference book that explores the properties, evolution, and complexities of drill bit technology. Designed to aid readers in mastering bit selection and optimizing efficient drilling practices, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and fundamentals in drill bit technology, history, and properties that have shaped the drilling industry throughout time. Authored by drilling experts, this invaluable resource covers bit design, selection processes for roller cone and PDC Bits, specialty bits, coring techniques, drill string components, operating parameters, performance evaluation, drill string dynamics, and emerging technologies.It serves as a cornerstone for university students and drilling engineers, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimize drilling practices in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

  • Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zafar Said + 1 more
    • English
    Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems: Fundamentals and Applications is an essential reference that delves into the intricate realm of energy conversion, thermal science, and thermofluids, with a focus on sustainable energy systems. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles, up-to-date applications, and emerging innovations in the field of thermofluids, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. It aims to deliver a practical reference on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer in sustainable energy systems. It equip readers, including students, researchers, engineers, and professionals, with a consolidated knowledge base that merges fundamental principles with practical applications, equipping them to address real-world challenges in energy conversion, thermal management, and energy-efficient solutions. This book addresses the problem of scattered and fragmented information by providing a unified, contemporary resource on thermofluids in sustainable energy systems. It offers readers an in-depth understanding of thermofluid phenomena in energy conversion and their application in various sustainable energy technologies. By unraveling the fundamental principles, challenges, and innovations in the field, the book provides readers the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions.

  • Energy Storage Technologies

    Pathways to a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepanraj Balakrishnan + 3 more
    • English
    Energy Storage Technologies: Pathways to a Sustainable Future addresses the urgent need for a unified scientific resource in the rapidly evolving energy storage sector. As global energy systems transition toward decarbonization, the demand for reliable, scalable, and intelligent storage solutions has intensified. This reference responds to the fragmented landscape of existing literature, offering researchers, engineers, and educators an authoritative guide that bridges scientific fundamentals with emerging interdisciplinary advances, including artificial intelligence, optimization, and system integration. The contents span the full spectrum of energy storage mechanisms, from electrochemical batteries and hydrogen storage to thermal, mechanical, and hybrid systems. Dedicated chapters cover AI-driven management, mathematical and data-driven optimization, smart grid integration, materials innovation, cybersecurity, and policy frameworks. Each chapter is designed for modular use, with clear definitions, methods, case studies, and future outlooks, supporting both academic instruction and professional development. The reference equips its audience with the latest technical knowledge, practical applications, and strategic insights. It empowers users to innovate, deploy, and manage energy storage systems that advance sustainability, resilience, and affordability in global energy infrastructures.

  • Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stack

    Design, Testing, and System Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • Orazio Barbera
    • English
    Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stack: Design, Testing, and System Integration is a practical reference that provides a concise step-by-step guide to designing a PEM fuel cell stack. Taking an engineering approach, the book guides the reader through the theoretical and practical aspects of stack design, manufacture, and testing.The book addresses all the elements that make up a PEM fuel cell stack in the order in which they should be considered. The first two chapters discuss energy, its source and effect on global warming, before looking at the Hydrogen Economy, its benefits, production, and storage needs. The book then examines the fundamentals of fuel cells, including the thermodynamics and electrochemistry, before progressing onto the components, stack sizing, designing, conditions for use, and applications. Dr Barbera uses his many years of practical experience to provide calculations, analytical tools, and conceptual schema throughout to allow readers a practical guide to stack design.Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stack is a valuable resource for anyone looking for a comprehensive guide to the design of PEM fuels cells and their application in the hydrogen economy but will be of particular value to students and early career professionals. The book will also be of interest to practicing fuel cell engineers, and researchers working in the wider areas of renewable energy looking to broaden their knowledge.

  • Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Brusly Solomon + 3 more
    • English
    Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications explores cutting-edge cooling techniques and materials, offering valuable insights to industry professionals and researchers seeking to optimize efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of cooling processes to advanced methodologies addressing heat transfer challenges in modern machining applications. The book begins with an in-depth Introduction to Machining, discussing parameters, cooling techniques, materials, and various machining processes. Subsequent chapters explore cooling technologies in machining, near-dry machining of emerging materials, minimal quantity lubrication, active cooling methodologies, air-assisted cooling, cryogenic cooling, passive cooling techniques, hybrid cooling methods, application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in cooling, and modeling and simulation of cooling in machining applications. These chapters provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of cooling in manufacturing operations. Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications offers a wealth of knowledge for professionals and researchers in the fields of mechanical engineering, manufacturing, thermal management, and materials science. This book is essential for students, academicians, researchers, industrialists, scientists, government agencies, and policymakers involved in promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in manufacturing industries. It presents practical case studies and comparative analyses, making it a valuable resource for those looking to implement the latest cooling techniques and technologies for enhanced operational performance and environmental impact mitigation.