Renewable Energy - Volume 2: Wave, Geothermal, and Bioenergy
Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Modelling and Simulation
- 1st Edition - October 8, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Abdul Ghani Olabi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 1 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 1 2 - 5
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Request a sales quoteRenewable 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.
- 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
Academic energy researchers and Industry energy researchers/developers/technicians, Energy & Engineering Students at postgraduate and undergraduate level
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Section 1: Wave energy
- Chapter 1.1. Introduction and definition of wave energy
- Abstract
- 1.1.1 Introduction
- 1.1.2 Overview of wave energy resource
- 1.1.3 Harnessing energy from waves
- 1.1.4 Steps involved in harnessing wave energy
- 1.1.5 Challenges associated with evaluating wave energy converter performance
- 1.1.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 1.2. Recent progress in wave energy
- Abstract
- 1.2.1 Introduction
- 1.2.2 Wave energy conversion systems
- 1.2.3 Power takeoff systems
- 1.2.4 Control systems
- 1.2.5 Energy storage systems
- 1.2.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 1.3. Wave energy extraction technologies
- Abstract
- 1.3.1 Introduction
- 1.3.2 Wave energy converters
- 1.3.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 1.4. Case studies of wave energy
- Abstract
- 1.4.1 Introduction
- 1.4.2 Case studies
- 1.4.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 1.5. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis of wave energy
- Abstract
- 1.5.1 Introduction
- 1.5.2 Strengths of wave energy
- 1.5.3 Weaknesses of wave energy
- 1.5.4 Opportunities related to wave energy
- 1.5.5 Threats
- 1.5.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 1.6. Modeling and simulation of wave energy
- Abstract
- 1.6.1 Introduction
- 1.6.2 Wave energy converter simulator
- 1.6.3 Wamit
- 1.6.4 Nemoh
- 1.6.5 Ansys Fluent
- 1.6.6 Ansys Cfx
- 1.6.7 MATLAB®
- 1.6.8 Conclusions
- References
- Section 2: Geothermal energy
- Chapter 2.1. Introduction and definition of geothermal energy
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 2.1.1 Introduction
- 2.1.2 Ground loop systems
- 2.1.3 Ground-coupled heat exchangers
- 2.1.4 Geothermal power plant
- 2.1.5 Hybrid geothermal energy systems
- 2.1.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2.2. Shallow geothermal energy ground loop systems
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 2.2.1 Introduction
- 2.2.2 Open ground loop systems
- 2.2.3 Closed ground loop systems
- 2.2.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2.3. Ground source heat pumps
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 2.3.1 Introduction
- 2.3.2 Types of ground source heat pumps
- 2.3.3 Performance
- 2.3.4 Economic aspect
- 2.3.5 Environmental aspect
- 2.3.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2.4. Earth air heat exchangers
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 2.4.1 Introduction
- 2.4.2 Types of earth air heat exchangers
- 2.4.3 Performance
- 2.4.4 Economic aspect
- 2.4.5 Environmental aspect
- 2.4.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2.5. Geothermal power plants
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 2.5.1 Introduction
- 2.5.2 Types of geothermal power plants
- 2.5.3 Developments of geothermal power plants
- 2.5.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2.6. Modeling and simulation of geothermal energy systems
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 2.6.1 Introduction
- 2.6.2 Software tools
- 2.6.3 eQuest
- 2.6.4 Conclusions
- References
- Section 3: Bioenergy
- Chapter 3.1. Definition of bioenergy
- Abstract
- 3.1.1 Introduction
- 3.1.2 Biomass cycle
- 3.1.3 Biomass sources and feedstocks
- 3.1.4 Pretreatment of biomass
- 3.1.5 Biomass characterization
- 3.1.6 Conversion processes and products
- 3.1.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3.2. Developments of bioenergy
- Abstract
- 3.2.1 Introduction
- 3.2.2 Developments in biofuels
- 3.2.3 Developments in biomass thermal conversion technologies
- 3.2.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3.3. Applications of bioenergy
- Abstract
- 3.3.1 Introduction
- 3.3.2 Applications of biofuels from thermal and nonthermal conversion processes
- 3.3.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3.4. Review of bioenergy systems
- Abstract
- 3.4.1 Introduction
- 3.4.2 Examples of bioenergy systems
- 3.4.3 Performance optimization
- 3.4.4 Cost assessment
- 3.4.5 Environmental impacts
- 3.4.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3.5. Case studies and analyses of bioenergy systems
- Abstract
- 3.5.1 Introduction
- 3.5.2 Case study 1: Adjustments to technical operation parameters in a full-scale plant that has a high degree of substrate variability
- 3.5.3 Case study 2: Analysis of a full-scale anaerobic digestion plant powered by olive by-products
- 3.5.4 Case study 3: Characterization of process upsets in a full-scale anaerobic digestion plant
- 3.5.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3.6. Simulation and modeling of bioenergy systems
- Abstract
- 3.6.1 Introduction
- 3.6.2 Simulation models for biomass production
- 3.6.3 Development of a novel software tool for anaerobic digestion
- 3.6.4 Application of multicriteria decision-making in bioenergy systems
- 3.6.5 Artificial intelligence-based modeling
- 3.6.6 Conclusions
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 8, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 384
- No. of pages (eBook): 450
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323952118
- eBook ISBN: 9780323952125
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Abdul Ghani Olabi
Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi serves as the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Centre at the University of Sharjah, UAE. He holds both an M.Eng. and a Ph.D. from Dublin City University, Ireland, and has held academic and research positions at prestigious institutions, including the National Research Council of Italy, the FIAT Research Centre in Italy, Dublin City University, and the Institute of Engineering and Energy Technologies at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
Prof. Olabi is the founder of two renowned international conferences: the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (SEEP) and the International Conference on Materials Science and Smart Materials (MSSM). In addition to his contributions to academia, he plays a pivotal role in academic publishing, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of the Renewable Energy (Elsevier), the Encyclopedia of Green Materials (Elsevier), and the Encyclopedia of Smart Materials (Elsevier). He is also the Editor of the Reference Module in Materials Science and Engineering (Elsevier) and Editor-in-Chief of the Renewable Energy section of Energies.
Prof. Olabi and his team have made significant contributions to renewable energy and energy storage systems through innovative research projects. They have been granted numerous patents in areas such as hydrogen production, advanced PEM fuel cells, and the development of innovative supercapacitors and batteries
Affiliations and expertise
Director of the Sustainable Energy and Power Systems Research Centre at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Read Renewable Energy - Volume 2: Wave, Geothermal, and Bioenergy on ScienceDirect