Materials Science in Energy Technology
- 1st Edition - January 28, 1979
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: G Libowitz
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 4 2 3 7 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 4 5 5 3 - 4
Materials Science in Energy Technology presents the fundamental properties of materials that are essential to a particular energy application. This book discusses the areas of… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMaterials Science in Energy Technology presents the fundamental properties of materials that are essential to a particular energy application. This book discusses the areas of research required for the development of other materials for that application. Organized into 10 chapters, this book starts with an overview of the methods of producing energy, which are arranged in approximate chronological order as to when the methods were or will be first utilized. This text then reviews the wide scope of materials associated with nuclear fission technology. Other chapters consider the major materials requirements and problems for ceramics in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generators. This book discusses as well the three processes that are involved in the photovoltaic effect, including light absorption, charge separation in the photovoltaic cell, and migration of charge carriers. The final chapter deals with the physical properties of superconductors. This book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, metallurgists, physicists, and chemists.
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1 Heterogeneous Catalysis in Fossil Fuel Conversion
I. Introduction
II. General Aspects of Heterogeneous Catalysis
III. Major Petroleum Fuels Processes
IV. Other Fuels Processes
V. Outlook
References
Chapter 2 Materials for Nuclear Fission Power Reactor Technology
I. Introduction
II. Fuel Cycles for Nuclear Fission Energy Systems
III. Notes on Uranium and Thorium Resources
IV. Some Principles of Nuclear Materials Science
V. Solid Fuel Materials
VI. Fuel Elements
VII. Moderator and Control Materials
VIII. Pressure Vessels
References
Chapter 3 Ceramics for Coal-Fired MHD Power Generation
I. Introduction
II. Materials Requirements
III. Properties of Coal Slag
IV. Materials for the MHD Channel
V. Materials for the Air Preheater
VI. Materials Degradation
VII. Summary
References
Chapter 4 Materials for Solar Energy Conversion
I. Introduction
II. Materials for Solar Thermal Conversion
III. Materials for Photovoltaic Conversion
References
Chapter 5 Materials for Geothermal Energy Utilization
I. Nature of Geothermal Sources
II. Processes for Geothermal Energy Utilization
III. Materials Problems in Geothermal Systems
IV. Reported Geothermal Scaling and Corrosion
V. Selection of Corrosion and Erosion Resistant Materials
VI. Scale Prevention and Control
References
Chapter 6 Materials for Thermonuclear Fusion Reactors
I. Introduction
II. Effects of Radiation on CTR Materials
III. First-Wall Materials and Diverter Trapping Surfaces
IV. Blanket Materials
V. Superconducting Materials
VI. Tritium Permeation Barriers
References
Chapter 7 Development of Fuel Cells—A Materials Problem
I. Background of Electrochemical Power Generation
II. Basic Types of Fuel Cells
III. Breakdown of Fuel Cell Units and Systems
IV. Electrode Materials and Electrocatalysts
V. Materials Aspects of Fuel Cell Systems
VI. Outlook of Research in Fuel Cell Materials
References
Chapter 8 The Role of Materials Science in the Development of Hydrogen Energy Systems
I. Introduction
II. Generation of Hydrogen
III. Transmission and Storage of Hydrogen
IV. Utilization of Hydrogen
V. Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Material Aspects of the New Batteries
I. Introduction
II. Component Requirements
III. The Anode
IV. Solid Electrolytes and Separators
V. The Cathode
VI. Battery Systems
References
Chapter 10 Superconducting Materials for Energy-Related Applications
I. Introduction
II. The Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Superconductors
III. Occurrence and Properties of Important and Potentially Important Superconductors
IV. The State of the Art
References
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 28, 1979
- No. of pages (eBook): 574
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124142374
- eBook ISBN: 9780323145534
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