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Reliability Assessment of Large Electric Power Systems (Hardcover, 1988 ed.): Roy Billinton, Ronald N. Allan Reliability Assessment of Large Electric Power Systems (Hardcover, 1988 ed.)
Roy Billinton, Ronald N. Allan
R4,175 Discovery Miles 41 750 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

We are very pleased to be asked to co-author this book for a variety of reasons, one of which was that it gave us further opportunity to work together. The scope proposed was very wide with the only significant proviso being that the book should be in a mongraph-style and not a teaching text. This require ment has given us the opportunity to compile a wide range of relevant material relating to present-day knowledge and application in power system reliability. As many readers will be aware, we have collaborated in many ways over a relatively long period and have co-authored two other books on reliability evaluation. Both of these previous books were structured as teaching texts. This present book is not a discourse on "how to do reliability evaluation" but a discussion on "why it should be done and what can be done and achieved" and as such does not replace or conflict with the previous books. The three books are complementary and each enhances the others. The material contained in this book is not specifically original since it is based on information which we have published in other forms either jointly or as co authors with various other people, particularly our many research students. We sincerely acknowledge the important contributions made by all these students and colleagues. There are too many to mention individually in this preface but their names appear frequently in the references at the end of each chapter."

Energy Technology 2016 - Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Lili, Donna Post Guillen,... Energy Technology 2016 - Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Lili, Donna Post Guillen, Neale Neelameggham, Lei Zhang, Jingxi Zhu, …
R3,297 Discovery Miles 32 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Topics on CO2 sequestration and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from process engineering and materials for clean energy are covered. Papers addressing sustainable technologies in extractive metallurgy, materials processing and manufacturing industries with reduced energy consumption and CO2 emission are also included, as well as industrial energy efficient technologies including innovative ore beneficiation, smelting technologies, recycling and waste heat recovery. The book also carries contributions from all areas of non-nuclear and non-traditional energy sources, including renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, etc. The book also emphasizes novel mineral beneficiation, processing, and extraction techniques leading to waste minimization of critical rare-earth materials used in energy systems (e.g., magnets, display and lighting devices).

Water - Energy - Food Nexus Narratives and Resource Securities - A Global South Perspective (Paperback): Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi,... Water - Energy - Food Nexus Narratives and Resource Securities - A Global South Perspective (Paperback)
Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, Aidan Senzanje, Albert T. Modi, Graham Jewitt, Festo Massawe
R2,888 Discovery Miles 28 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Water-Energy-Food Nexus Narratives and Resource Securities: A Global South Perspective provides a knowledge synthesis on the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus, focusing primarily on the global south. By presenting concepts, analytical tools, and case studies, the book serves as a practical resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in sustainability and functional roles across all three sectors. It addresses key issues related to data availability, tools, indices, metrics, and application across multiple scales, beginning with a summary of existing knowledge. Finally, it examines the WEF nexus, presents global insights, and discusses future considerations and implications. This book presents an overview of existing knowledge on the WEF nexus and examines how such research aligns with emerging global WEF nexus perspectives, making it ideal for professionals, government entities, private industry, and the general public.

Pollutant Dispersion in Built Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Tingzhen Ming, Chong Peng, Tingrui Gong, Zhengtong Li Pollutant Dispersion in Built Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Tingzhen Ming, Chong Peng, Tingrui Gong, Zhengtong Li
R3,172 Discovery Miles 31 720 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book discusses energy transfer, fluid flow and pollution in built environments. It provides a comprehensive overview of the highly detailed fundamental theories as well as the technologies used and the application of heat and mass transfer and fluid flow in built environments, with a focus on the mathematical models and computational and experimental methods. It is a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of buildings and environment, heat transfer and global warming.

Solar Energy Applications to Dwellings (Hardcover, 1982 ed.): Willeke Palz, T.C. Steemers Solar Energy Applications to Dwellings (Hardcover, 1982 ed.)
Willeke Palz, T.C. Steemers
R4,126 Discovery Miles 41 260 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Proceedings of the EC Contractors' Meeting held in Athens, Greece, 11-13 November 1981

Photochemical, Photoelectrochemical and Photobiological Processes, Vol.1 (Hardcover, 1982 ed.): D.O. Hall, Willeke Palz Photochemical, Photoelectrochemical and Photobiological Processes, Vol.1 (Hardcover, 1982 ed.)
D.O. Hall, Willeke Palz
R4,136 Discovery Miles 41 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Proceedings of the EC Contractors' Meeting held in Cadarache, 26-28 October 1981

Tapping Into the Total Power of the Universe - Time and Gravity Control Technologies for the 21st Century and Beyond... Tapping Into the Total Power of the Universe - Time and Gravity Control Technologies for the 21st Century and Beyond (Hardcover)
Paul W Lander
R814 Discovery Miles 8 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Energy from Biomass - Proceedings of the Workshop on Biomass Pilot Projects on Methanol Production and Algae, held in Brussels,... Energy from Biomass - Proceedings of the Workshop on Biomass Pilot Projects on Methanol Production and Algae, held in Brussels, 22 October 1981 (Hardcover, 1982 ed.)
Willeke Palz, G. Grassi
R2,754 Discovery Miles 27 540 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This l::: ook comes as part of a new series on Solar Energy R+D, includlng Biomass which is carried out by the Euro: pean Community.. The commission of the European Comrmmities' Directorate General (XII) for Science, Research and Developnent is currently implementing, on a cost-sharing basis, a solar energy R+D pro;Jranune through contracts with European industry, research institutions and uni versi ties. This prcgrarrrrne includes a very strong acti vi ty on Biomass. Besides general R+D work on all aspects of Biomass growth and utilization which is reported elsewhere in this series, the Canmission is currently starting a new activity on Pilot Plants based on the use of Biomass for energy purp: Jses, and in particular on methanol prcx: luction from wood. The commission considers that the subject of methanol prcxiuction from wood offers llnp: Jrtant prospects for application wi thin the European Canmilllity and in other parts of the world, in particular some of the developing countries & The state of art in Europe In this field is still considered to be very high as a result of related work which was performed in Europe during vorld War II and the time before.

Progress in Synthetic Fuels (Hardcover, 1988 ed.): G. Imarisio, J.M. Bemtgen Progress in Synthetic Fuels (Hardcover, 1988 ed.)
G. Imarisio, J.M. Bemtgen
R4,159 Discovery Miles 41 590 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Institutional Design and Capacity to Enhance Effective Governance of Oil and Gas Wealth: The Case of Kurdistan Region... Institutional Design and Capacity to Enhance Effective Governance of Oil and Gas Wealth: The Case of Kurdistan Region (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Khazal Abdullah Auzer
R3,294 Discovery Miles 32 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a 'critical reappraisal' of the resource curse thesis and extends the analysis to consider political and social dimensions, and thus, the importance of structure in the petroleum sector's governance model. It examines major challenges surrounding the governance of petroleum resources, and the implications for the economic growth and development of hydrocarbon-abundant countries as a result of ineffective economic, political, and social mechanisms. The book subsequently investigates a range of causal factors that may promote or hinder the effective management of oil and gas resources in the Kurdistan Region, which also has implications for the security of the wider region and for global energy security. The book also seeks to arrive at lessons learned and policy guidelines to help inform other new petroleum-exporting countries and regions about how to best manage their newfound wealth.

Dynamic Systems, Economic Growth, and the Environment (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Jesus Crespo Cuaresma, Tapio Palokangas, Alexander... Dynamic Systems, Economic Growth, and the Environment (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Jesus Crespo Cuaresma, Tapio Palokangas, Alexander Tarasyev
R2,813 Discovery Miles 28 130 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The major goal of the book is to create an environment for matching different d- ciplinary approaches to studying economic growth. This goal is implemented on the basis of results of the Symposium "Applications of Dynamic Systems to E- nomic Growth with Environment" which was held at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) on the 7th-8th of November, 2008, within the IIASA Project "Driving Forces of Economic Growth" (ECG). The symposium was organized by coordinators of the ECG project: Jesus Crespo-Cuaresma from IIASA World Population Program, and Tapio Palokangas and Alexander Tarasyev from IIASA Dynamic Systems Program. The book addresses the issues of sustainability of economic growth in a cha- ing environment, global warming and exhausting energy resources, technological change, and also focuses on explanations of signi?cant ?uctuations in countries' growth rates. The chapters focus on the analysis of historical economic growth - periences in relation to environmental policy, technological change, development of transport infrastructure, population issues and environmental mortality. The book is written in a popular-science style, accessible to any intelligent lay reader. The prime audience for the book is economists, mathematicians and en- neersworkingonproblemsofeconomicgrowthandenvironment.Themathematical part of the book is presented in a rigorous manner, and the detailed analysis is - pected to be of interest to specialists in optimal control and applications to economic modeling. The book consists of four interrelated parts.

Energy-Efficient Spectrum Management for Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): J. Uren, Ning Zhang, Xuemin... Energy-Efficient Spectrum Management for Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
J. Uren, Ning Zhang, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen
R2,653 Discovery Miles 26 530 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This monograph addresses the spectrum-scarcity problem by providing a comprehensive overview of spectrum resource management in Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks (CRSNs). It shows a variety of CRSN applications covering Machine-to-Machine communications, cyber physical systems and Internet-of-Things. The authors explore the benefits of an integrated energy efficient spectrum management solution for CRSNs including spectrum sensing, decision and allocation. Both theoretical and experimental aspects of CRSNs are covered in detail. Academics, researchers and developers will find this monograph an exceptional resource with valuable knowledge and insights. It also has extensive references from top journals, conference proceedings, books and standards.

Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in Trentino Alto Adige (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Laura Maturi, Jennifer Adami Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in Trentino Alto Adige (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Laura Maturi, Jennifer Adami
R1,408 Discovery Miles 14 080 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book describes exemplary selected projects carried out in the Trentino-Alto Adige region (Italy) exploring numerous building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) systems (i.e. modules, construction system, energy systems). It presents 18 case studies analyzing three aspects of PV integration: aesthetic, energy and technology, with information on decision-making, design process and lessons learnt given for each, along with several pictures, including of general system and architectural details. Based on interviews with architects and engineers, experts from facade/glass manufacturers, energy consultants, BIPV experts, PV installers, electricians, private and public building owners and real estate companies, the book provides a source of inspiration and technical knowledge for architects and engineers towards an increased use of PV in architecture.

Fuel Cell Renewable Hybrid Power Systems (Hardcover): Bizon Fuel Cell Renewable Hybrid Power Systems (Hardcover)
Bizon
R1,410 R1,232 Discovery Miles 12 320 Save R178 (13%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Energy for Islands (Hardcover, 1988 ed.): Society for Underwater Technology (Sut) Energy for Islands (Hardcover, 1988 ed.)
Society for Underwater Technology (Sut)
R2,726 Discovery Miles 27 260 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Environmental Management of Low-Grade Fuels (Hardcover): Mary Macdonald, Michael Chadwick, Gareg Aslanian The Environmental Management of Low-Grade Fuels (Hardcover)
Mary Macdonald, Michael Chadwick, Gareg Aslanian
R2,667 Discovery Miles 26 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The negative environmental impacts of energy use, particularly soil and water pollution, continue to present serious policy dilemmas. The release of emissions and effluents and the build-up of solid waste throughout the fuel cycle have disruptive effects on natural habitats and human health. Further, fuel combustion can result in the emission of carbon dioxide, ozone, methane and nitrogen dioxide ? the 'greenhouse gases' which have been linked to climate change. The safe and sustainable use of energy has become an important issue in the wider environmental debate. In this report, researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute explore the issues raised by the use of low-grade fuels such as peat, wood, biomass, lignite, oil shale and municipal and industrial wastes. The present strategies and policy options for all stages of the process, from mining and transport to processing and combustion. With those who would like to learn more about these fuels in mind, the material is presented clearly, and discussions of environmental protection measures are given in table form throughout the ease of reference. A directory of environmental guidelines, regulations and standards is given in an appendix. While a high calorific value fuels remain the most significant source of energy in many countries, economic and other constraints on the use of these fuels may result in more nations turning to low-grade sources of energy to operate their industrial or transportation sectors. The greater potential for environmental degradation that accompanies the use of low-grade fuels means that it is crucial that environmentally sound methods for their management, such as those presented here, be more widely available. The Environmental Management of Low-Grade Fuels will be valuable for industry specialists, policy makers, students and all who are concerned with the life cycle of these materials. Mary MacDonald is an affiliated scientist, and Michael Chadwick is a former director, at the Stockholm Environment Institute. Garegin Aslanian is a senior associate with the Institute for High Temperature Research in Moscow. Originally published in 1996

Energy Systems and Environment (Hardcover): Pavel Tsvetkov Energy Systems and Environment (Hardcover)
Pavel Tsvetkov
R3,095 Discovery Miles 30 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier (Hardcover, 1983 ed.): G. Imarisio, A.S. Strub Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier (Hardcover, 1983 ed.)
G. Imarisio, A.S. Strub
R5,431 Discovery Miles 54 310 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Proceedings of the 3rd International Seminar, held in Lyon, May 25-27, 1983

The Dynamics of Energy - Supply, Conversion, and Utilization (Hardcover): Horacio Perez-Blanco The Dynamics of Energy - Supply, Conversion, and Utilization (Hardcover)
Horacio Perez-Blanco
R5,922 Discovery Miles 59 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As mankind searches for energy alternatives with minimal environmental consequences and acceptable cost, it is necessary to identify valid areas of endeavor that can activate favorable energy sources and technological developments. Toward that end, The Dynamics of Energy: Supply, Conversion, and Utilization develops competence in energy matters on three levels: basic concepts, essential computations, and dynamic modeling. The book reviews the laws of thermodynamics and rate relationships between flows and gradients as a foundation for subsequent topics. Using dynamic analysis, it examines the potential of current energy sources to serve the needs of a growing world economy. The text also describes key fossil conversion, renewable conversion, and utilization technologies. It presents a technique to assess efficiencies from ground (or harvest) to end use, explores the effects of energy use on the environment, and offers an introduction to dynamic modeling. The book concludes with a description of energy technologies that, if suitably employed, could configure a sustainable energy future. Studying the dynamics of thermal systems is conducive to ascertaining what technologies could indeed make a difference for a desirable energy future. Suitable response time to demand and acceptable fuel lifetimes are necessary conditions for energy systems to compete in the marketplace. The planning effort that should lead the energy endeavor requires projection of the time span of pollution effects. Harnessing the flexibility and speed of VisSim (TM) for dynamic modeling, this book provides the tools to model most thermal systems with moderate complexity. It also evaluates energy supplies, conversion, and end use.

The Governance of Energy in China - Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy (Hardcover): P. Andrews-Speed The Governance of Energy in China - Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy (Hardcover)
P. Andrews-Speed
R1,419 Discovery Miles 14 190 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The way in which energy is governed in China is driving its rising level of carbon dioxide emissions. This book analyses the nature of energy governance in China by combining ideas relating to transition management with institutionalist theories, which helps to identify factors which assist or constrain the country's path to a low-carbon economy.

Warming to Ecocide - A Thermodynamic Diagnosis (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Alan J. Sangster Warming to Ecocide - A Thermodynamic Diagnosis (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Alan J. Sangster
R2,672 Discovery Miles 26 720 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Despite scientific evidence that business-as-usual is unsustainable, there is a huge and widespread inertia to 'greening' the planet. Warming to Ecocide considers climate change from a thermodynamic perspective and asks whether market-driven organisations have carried us to the point of no return through the flawed economics of endless growth. Warming to Ecocide begins by exploring the thermodynamic origins of climate change. It demonstrates that equilibrium thermodynamics can provide full explanations for the basic processes of life such as photosynthesis and metabolism, and that non-equilibrium thermodynamics is close to providing an explanation for how life started. Armed with a solid appreciation of the power of thermodynamics, the second half of Warming to Ecocide discusses whether multinational corporations have convinced the public that climate change is insignificant and thereby neutered any all attempts by governments to espouse environmentally-friendly policies. It then goes on to offer strategies whereby mankind may avoid propelling the global average temperature above the pre-industrial level by more than 2 DegreesC, which scientists view as a threshold presaging catastrophic run-away processes.

A Guide to Small-Scale Energy Harvesting Techniques (Hardcover): Reccab Manyala A Guide to Small-Scale Energy Harvesting Techniques (Hardcover)
Reccab Manyala
R3,066 Discovery Miles 30 660 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Reliability, Maintainability and Risk - Practical Methods for Engineers (Paperback, 10th edition): David J. Smith Reliability, Maintainability and Risk - Practical Methods for Engineers (Paperback, 10th edition)
David J. Smith
R2,513 Discovery Miles 25 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Reliability, Maintainability and Risk: Practical Methods for Engineers, Tenth Edition has taught reliability and safety engineers techniques to minimize process design, operation defects and failures for over 40 years. For beginners, the book provides tactics on how to avoid pitfalls in this complex and wide field. For experts in the field, well-described, realistic and illustrative examples and case studies add new insights and assistance. The author uses his more than 40 years of experience to create a comprehensive and detailed guide to the field, while also providing an excellent description of reliability and risk computation concepts. The book is organized into many parts, covering reliability parameters and costs, the history of reliability and safety technology, a cost-effective approach to quality, reliability and safety, how to interpret failure rates, a focus on the prediction of reliability and risk, a discussion of design and assurance techniques, and much more.

Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): XiaoHua Liu, Yi Jiang,... Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
XiaoHua Liu, Yi Jiang, Tao Zhang
R4,280 R3,479 Discovery Miles 34 790 Save R801 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System" focuses on temperature and humidity independent control (THIC) systems, which represents a new concept and new approach for indoor environmental control. This book presents the main components of the THIC systems, including dehumidification devices, high-temperature cooling devices and indoor terminal devices. Other relevant issues, such as operation and control strategy and case studies, are also included.

This book is intended for air-conditioning system designers and engineers as well as researchers working with indoor environments.

Xiaohua Liu is an associate professor at the Building Energy Research Center, Tsinghua University, China. Yi Jiang is a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the director of the Building Energy Research Center, Tsinghua University, China and the director of the China-USA Joint Research Center on Clean Energy. Tao Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate at the Building Energy Research Center, Tsinghua University, China.

Decoding Reliability-Centered Maintenance Process for Manufacturing Industries - 10th Discipline on World Class Maintenance... Decoding Reliability-Centered Maintenance Process for Manufacturing Industries - 10th Discipline on World Class Maintenance Management (Hardcover)
Rolly Angeles
R2,075 Discovery Miles 20 750 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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