Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Fourth Edition

A definitive guide to energy systems engineering―thoroughly updated for the latest technologies

Fully revised for the latest technologies and data, this hands-on guide clearly explains the design, evaluation, and environmental impact of both conventional and sustainable energy systems. You will get comprehensive coverage of all types of energy systems, from fossil fuels and nuclear energy to solar, wind, and biofuels. Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation, Fourth Edition lays out each technology and discusses applications, benefits, and liabilities. This edition contains brand-new chapters that cover energy conservation, small-scale hydropower, geothermal, and heat pump systems, among other subjects.

Coverage includes:

Engineering economic tools

Climate change and climate modeling

Fossil fuel resources

Stationary combustion systems

Energy conservation

Carbon sequestration

Nuclear energy systems

Solar energy

Solar photovoltaic technologies

Active and passive solar thermal applications

Wind energy systems

Bioenergy resources and systems

Transportation energy technologies, including electric vehicles

Systems perspective on transportation energy

Emerging technologies and systems

Creating the twenty-first-century energy system