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Books in Energy and power

Elsevier’s Energy and Power Collection offers the latest innovations in the energy transition with a focus on content that supports and advances the reduction of CO2 emissions. The collection includes content on solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and addresses topics such as energy storage, efficiency, management, economics, and policy, among others.

  • Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling

    • 1st Edition
    • Hadi A. Belhaj + 1 more
    • English
    Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling presents the most recent methodologies in the administration and exploitation of CO2 with a specific emphasis on unexplored possibilities in shale reservoirs. This valuable reference fills a knowledge gap between CO2 management and shale reservoirs’ recovery technology utilization by offering a comprehensive database and insights. Dr. Belhaj presents a detailed examination of the interactions, difficulties, and possibilities associated with sequestration of CO2 in shale reservoirs, including the latest research and technological breakthroughs to provide a comprehensive analysis of crucial geological, geochemical, and geophysical factors for maximizing the effectiveness of CO2 storage and usage.

  • Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems

    Methods and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • Luisa F. Cabeza
    • English
    Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Methods and Applications, Third Edition covers thermal energy storage systems, (TES) including all major advances and developments since the previous edition. It provides readers with comprehensive information related to TES, along with a variety of applications across the energy/power and construction sectors, including the transport industry. After an introduction to TES systems, editor Prof. Dr. Luisa F. Cabeza and her team of expert authors consider the source, design, and operation of the use of water, molten salts, concrete, aquifers, boreholes, and a variety of phase change materials for TES systems before analyzing thermochemical energy storage.This edition benefits from several new chapters that cover the most advanced technologies, including TES using solid particles or packed bed tanks, cryogenic latent heat storage and solid-solid PCMs, advanced control systems, and sector coupling and flexibility due to the integration of TES. It will benefit researchers and academics of energy systems and thermal energy storage, construction engineering academics, engineers and practitioners in the energy and power industry, architects of plants and storage systems, and R&D managers.

  • Hydrogen Subsurface Storage

    Experimental and Simulation Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Jinkai Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Subsurface Storage: Experimental and Simulation Methods explores the principles, methods, and processes of underground hydrogen storage (UHS) technologies. This book provides an overview of UHS technologies and types of underground storage sites then delves into the details of reaction processes within hydrogen-rock-fluid systems, fluid flow mechanisms in porous rock, and innovative numerical simulation techniques essential for predicting operational efficiency. Readers will find guidance ideal for reservoir engineers, scientists, and students in the field of subsurface gas storage. Sections highlight the complexities of underground hydrogen storage technologies, equipping users to navigate the challenges and advancements in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Energy Systems

    Practical Techniques and Case Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Mir Sayed Shah Danish
    • English
    Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Energy Systems: Practical Techniques and Case Studies is a practical, step-by-step guidebook for integrating AI into energy systems, from foundational theories to hands-on implementation strategies. This book begins with the foundational principles and history of AI in Energy Systems, including fundamental methods for data preprocessing. A variety of optimization and control strategies are introduced in detail, including advanced methods (Adam, RMSprop, AdaGrad); next, machine learning techniques, libraries, and implementation strategies are broken down in depth. Modeling methods, evaluation metrics, deployment, and interpretability are addressed, before deep learning neural networks from CNNs to GANs, and finally hardware and software requirements for deploying AI in energy systems, including GPU/TPU usage, distributed training, and data storage solution.Packed with case studies, worked numerical examples, and practical tips for research and implementation in the area, the Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Energy Systems: Practical Techniques and Case Studies brings the reader quickly up to speed with the practical opportunities of this critical technology in modern energy systems.

  • Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies

    Power Electronics for Grid Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • Yiming Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in the field of electric vehicle charging technology. The book begins by providing a clear assessment of the research history and context before proposing a set of implantation standards for both conductive and wireless charging. Each charging technology is given a detailed assessment, and the two are contrasted in a variety of case studies and scenarios. Specific challenges such as wide-voltage-gain efficient conductive charging and misalignment tolerance and interoperability in wireless charging are presented, with potential solutions.Critically... auxiliary systems from positioning to foreign object detection are put in context, and a practical assessment of integration challenge is provided. This book equips students, researchers, and engineer with a holistic view of the challenges, cutting-edge research landscape, and integration opportunities related to EV wireless and conductive charging.

  • Biotechnology Processes in Bioenergy

    Advances and Applications for Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Bilal + 1 more
    • English
    Biotechnology Processes in Bioenergy: Advances and Applications for Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts is a timely and comprehensive resource that addresses the pressing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly production of biofuels and bioproducts. This book delves into the challenges of efficiently utilizing renewable lignocellulosic resources, such as agricultural and forestry waste residues, for the industrial-scale production of advanced biofuels and high-value biochemical products. It highlights the difficulties of pre-treating lignocellulosic agricultural residues and presents options for the development of environmentally friendly and mild biomass pretreatment methods. The book's contents, divided into four parts, provide an in-depth exploration of the potential conversion of lignocellulose biomasses into high-value biofuels and bioproducts. It discusses the use of safer and environmentally friendly biotechnologies, including enzymatic, deep eutectic solvent (DES), ionic liquids (ILs), and potential microbial species deployment. The book also covers complex reactions and pathways in downstream conversion, and the challenges of selectively producing the desired products. A particular focus is given to the use of an immobilized ligninolytic enzymes-based robust biotechnological approach to sustainable lignocellulose biotransformation into advanced biofuels.Biotechnolo... Processes in Bioenergy: Advances and Applications for Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts is an indispensable resource for researchers, engineers, and students involved in the production of biofuels and bioproducts and will also be of interest to environmental scientists and chemists involved in environmental remediation and pollution management.

  • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions provides a clear and cohesive understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities in this field, with the aim to help pave the way towards a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. This book begins by introducing renewable energy integration, and the fundamentals of energy storage technologies and hydrogen production and utilization. Subsequent chapters then guide the reader through energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen in transportation, and decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration. The policy and regulatory framework, and economic and environmental impact are covered in detail, before a chapter that brings together various real-word case studies, analyzing the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of those projects. Finally, future trends and challenges in energy storage and hydrogen integration are explored. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to gain fundamental, practical knowledge of the integration of energy storage and hydrogen technologies, including researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

  • Metal Oxide - Chalcogenide Hybrids for Photoelectrochemical and Photoelectrolytic Solar Cells

    • 1st Edition
    • Sutripto Majumder + 3 more
    • English
    Metal Oxide - Chalcogenide Hybrids for Photoelectrochemical and Photoelectrolytic Solar Cells investigates recent advances in the field of metal oxides–chalcogenide hybrids and their application in solar cells. Chapters provide detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, and designs of metal oxides–chalcogenide materials for photoelectrochemical and photoelectrolytic applications. Due to their unusual features such as planar morphology, catalytic edge effects, and variable bandgap energies, 2D metal oxides and chalcogenides are prime candidates for development in the process of photoelectrochemical water splitting.The incorporation of 2D materials has several benefits, including broadening the wavelength range over which the material absorbs visible light; improving charge carrier separation due to the formation of a favorable interface; dramatically increasing photocurrent; and increasing the stability of metal oxide photoelectrodes. The book is suitable for scientists, engineers, and researchers working in the areas of materials science, nanoscience, and nanotechnology.

  • Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Biochemical Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Dan Bahadur Pal + 2 more
    • English
    Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Biochemical Methods offers an in-depth exploration of biochemical conversion pathways that harness enzymatic systems to efficiently produce biofuels and biogas from lignocellulosic and agro-industrial biomass. This reference addresses key enzymatic hydrolysis mechanisms, pretreatment strategies, and process variables critical for optimizing biochemical energy generation.The book covers enzymatic biofuel production routes including bioethanol, biodiesel, biohydrogen, and biogas, with emphasis on valorizing food and agro-waste streams. It also presents process intensification, enzyme immobilization, and cutting-edge tools like machine learning and genetic engineering to enhance biofuel yields and process scalability. Techno-economic and sustainability perspectives complete the comprehensive treatment of enzymatic biomass conversion. This volume is an essential resource for researchers, technologists, and energy-sector stakeholders focused on advancing sustainable enzyme-driven bioenergy solutions within a bioeconomy and circular innovation framework.

  • Advances in Small Modular Reactors

    Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability
    • 1st Edition
    • Sunil Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Small Modular Reactors: Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability explores the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in advancing sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Topics explore principles, advanced design techniques, safety protocols, and economic analysis in clean energy solutions. Readers will gain insights into SMR technology advancements, application of Digital Twin, AI, and Machine Learning, and detailed techno-economic analyses and policy evaluations. Sections introduce nuclear power and the role of SMRs in sustainable clean energy solutions while also investigating the fundamentals of thermal-hydraulics in nuclear reactor systems, scaling, and modeling techniques for SMR design and modern instrumentation in SMR technologies.Additio... sections cover modeling applications using CFD, system, and computer codes for SMR development, as well as experimental studies and waste management strategies for small modular reactors. The book then examines safety considerations, economics, and future prospects of SMRs, covering reliability and risk assessment, digital twin technology, techno-economic analysis, policy and regulatory impacts, non-water-cooled SMRs development, and the future horizons in SMR thermal-hydraulics and economic analysis. This is an indispensable resource for graduate and postgraduate students, professional engineers, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and clean energy enthusiasts.

  • Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Amritanshu Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials presents cutting-edge insights into the application of Density Functional Theory (DFT) in energy storage research. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of energy storage materials to computational methods and specific studies on battery materials, supercapacitors, solid-state electrolytes, thermochemical energy storage, thermoelectric materials, hydrogen storage, perovskites for solar energy harvesting, and more. It also explores multi-scale modeling approaches, novel energy storage concepts, challenges, future directions, and real-world case studies.This book not only provides an overview of DFT principles and their applications in energy storage but also covers specific areas such as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and solid-state electrolytes. By addressing key challenges, offering future research opportunities, and showcasing practical applications in renewable energy, transportation, and consumer electronics, this book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of energy storage materials.

  • Fundamentals and Power Engineering of Electrochemical Energy Conversion Devices

    Fuel Cells, Batteries, and Electrolyzers
    • 1st Edition
    • Pei-Wen Li + 4 more
    • English
    Fundamentals and Power Engineering of Electrochemical Energy Conversion Devices: Fuel Cells, Batteries, and Electrolyzers guides energy students and engineers through the essential principles and applications of modern electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. The book begins by introducing the types, components, and roles of electrochemical energy conversion devices in modern sustainable energy systems before breaking down their thermodynamic energy systems and chemical-to-electric energy conversion. Later chapters delve into energy management strategies, examining efficiency considerations and control and mitigation strategies for irreversible losses.Physical design, materials, and performance degradation for system reliability, and finally analysis, simulation and test technologies are given close attention. Collating practical and technical foundations in one holistic resource, this book supports energy scientists to leverage opportunities in energy storage, transmission, and conversion using electrochemical devices in sustainable energy systems.

  • Interface Engineering Design of Photocatalytic Systems for Hydrogen Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan Shankar + 3 more
    • English
    Interface Engineering Design of Photocatalytic Systems for Hydrogen Production addresses the critical challenge of developing efficient, stable photocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen generation. It explores the fundamental principles of interface science, including heterojunctions, surface modifications, defect engineering, and quantum dot sensitization, essential for advancing photocatalytic technology. The book systematically covers synthesis methods such as hydrothermal, chemical vapor deposition, and electrochemical techniques, alongside advanced characterization tools like SEM, TEM, XPS, and spectroscopic techniques. A dedicated section highlights the integration of machine learning algorithms—decision trees, neural networks, and data mining—to accelerate the discovery and optimization of photocatalytic materials. The content is structured to serve researchers, engineers, and students involved in materials science, nanotechnology, and renewable energy, providing both theoretical insights and practical methodologies. The comprehensive coverage aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps, offering actionable strategies for interface design, improving solar-to-hydrogen efficiency, and scaling up hydrogen production systems. This resource empowers professionals to innovate in sustainable energy solutions, supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

  • Thermosiphon Heat Transport Devices

    Principles of Operation, Modeling, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Arunachala U. Chandavar + 2 more
    • English
    Thermosiphon Heat Transport Devices: Principles of Operation, Modeling, Design and Applications explores the performance, applications, and future potential of the Thermosiphon heat transport device, providing a comprehensive overview of its theoretical background, working principles, various configurations, and practical applications. From discussing passive heat transport systems to analyzing the effect of operational and geometric parameters, the book explores system design, optimization, and the impact of bends and heat transfer fluids on performance. Additionally, it addresses applications, challenges, and limitations of the THTD, catering to a diverse audience interested in sustainable energy technologies and passive heat transport mechanisms.Tailored for practicing engineers, graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral students in cross-disciplinary fields, this book fills an information gap surrounding Thermosiphon technology, offering insights into its theoretical origins, operational features, construction aspects, and analytical methodologies.

  • Strategic Energy Planning for Districts and Local Municipalities in the Global South

    • 1st Edition
    • Paul A. Adedeji + 3 more
    • English
    Strategic Energy Planning for Districts and Local Municipalities in the Global South provides a comprehensive framework for strategic energy planning and renewable energy integration in the context of districts and local municipalities in developing countries in the Global South. Drawing on the authors’ extensive experience, latest methodologies and best-practice, insights from case studies will be presented, giving context and guidance on crafting a strategic energy plan focusing on moving towards implementation and supporting energy transition. The book begins by providing a broad overview of the state of energy systems in developing countries, future pathways to sustainability, and the role of energy planning. This is followed by in-depth chapters covering energy demand and supply landscape, principles of strategic energy planning, stakeholder engagement strategies, data collection and analysis, electrical energy demand forecasting methodologies, renewable energy resource assessment, energy mix modeling, development of an implementation plan, renewable energy project financing, and energy project evaluation and monitoring. A final chapter brings together case studies from the Global South, drawing on the authors’ work in sub-Saharan Africa as well as from other regions.This is a valuable resource that provides technical know-how and supports successful implementation for energy planners, municipal planning professionals, electrical and mechanical engineers, architects, urban and regional planners, renewable energy practitioners, grid system planners, energy sector personnel, and academics in the energy space.

  • Battery Management Systems for Electric Vehicles

    Fundamentals, Design Strategies, and Future Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjeev Gautam + 1 more
    • English
    Battery Management Systems for Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Design Strategies, and Future Trends examines modern electric vehicle technology, focusing on the crucial role of Battery Management Systems (BMS). Written for engineers, researchers, and senior students, this comprehensive guide provides a thorough examination of battery fundamentals, system design considerations, and advanced modeling techniques. From exploring key battery chemistries and thermal management solutions to detailing cutting-edge control strategies and fault diagnosis methods, the book underscores the interdisciplinary nature of EV development. Case studies illustrate real-world applications, highlighting both successes and lessons learned, while forward-looking chapters investigate emerging technologies—such as AI-driven monitoring and solid-state batteries—poised to shape the next generation of EVs. Through clear explanations, detailed illustrations, and practical insights, readers will gain the knowledge needed to optimize EV performance, enhance safety, and extend battery longevity.

  • Modeling of Electrochemical Machines and Systems

    A Mechanical and Multiphysics Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Alessandro d’Adamo
    • English
    As the energy transition accelerates, Modeling of Electrochemical Machines and Systems: A Mechanical and Multiphysics Approach addresses a critical educational gap through an interdisciplinary perspective at the intersection of mechanical, electrochemical, materials, and electronic engineering. It introduces fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and hydrogen compressors as analogues to traditional thermal/combustion and fluid-based machinery, enriching their conceptualization by drawing parallels in operating behavior and design logic.The text moves beyond core theorical principles to deliver step-by-step, multi-dimensional modeling of the coupled phenomena—such as transport processes, reaction kinetics, and thermal management—that govern these complex devices as well as their system-level interactions, presenting a cohesive framework for digital prototyping. Uniquely bridging the divide between highly specialized scientific knowledge and applied engineering practice, the book supports its readers’ in-depth understanding of how electrochemical machines function within larger, integrated architectures that demand a nuanced balance of performance, efficiency, and sustainability.Desig... to serve as an authoritative reference resource, this book demonstrates both conceptual rigor and immediate, real-world relevance, with an enduring impact for researchers, professionals, and advanced students committed to catalyzing a critical shift toward clean energy technologies.

  • Metal Oxide-Based Fuel Cells

    Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Applications in Solid Oxide Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Martin Motola
    • English
    Metal Oxide-Based Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Applications in Solid Oxide Systems covers the fundamental electrochemistry, materials science, and engineering principles to examine metal oxide-based fuel cells. It systematically explores material properties, fabrication techniques, and performance optimization, balancing theoretical insights with practical applications. Emphasizing both established and emerging technologies, the book integrates recent research developments, real-world case studies, and comparative analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of metal oxide-based fuel cell efficiency, durability, and sustainability.

  • Theoretical, Practical, and Economic Prospects of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

    • 1st Edition
    • Sohrab Zendehboudi + 2 more
    • English
    Theoretical, Practical, and Economic Prospects of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment of the technologies and considerations driving the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) solutions.Covering the full CCUS value chain, the book examines carbon capture methods, CO2 compression and transportation, CO2 utilization pathways, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and long-term geological storage and sequestration technologies. Alongside technical foundations, it explores the engineering, economic, operational, environmental, regulatory, and implementation challenges and strategies that influence project success.Drawing on real-world examples and case studies, the text bridges theory and practice, helping readers evaluate the technical feasibility, economic viability, environmental performance, and long-term sustainability of CCUS projects in diverse settings. Designed for engineers, researchers, consultants, industry professionals, students, and policymakers, it offers both foundational knowledge and insight into current developments shaping the field. The book also introduces techno-economic assessment, life-cycle cost analysis, process optimization, and emerging digital approaches, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, for evaluating and improving CCUS systems. By integrating technical and economic perspectives, the book supports informed decision-making and effective management of CCUS initiatives aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions and supporting the transition toward low-carbon and net-zero energy systems.

  • Numerical Modelling of Offshore Wind Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Yang Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Numerical Modelling of Offshore Wind Energy Systems, the latest release in Elsevier's Wind Energy Engineering series, is a thorough, systematic guide to numerical modeling and code development in the offshore wind energy field. The book begins by introducing offshore wind energy and reviewing widely-used numerical simulation tools and the fundamental knowledge essential for performing fully coupled analysis of offshore wind turbines. The second part of the book focuses on numerical modeling techniques for fixed-bottom turbines followed by detailed coverage of floating turbines. In both cases, in-depth case studies are presented to help readers understand the dynamic behavior of the relevant systems.The final section of the book explores numerical modelling techniques as applied to novel concepts and future trends, including twin-rotor wind energy systems, integration with marine energy resources, multi-energy hybrid floating systems, and other areas. This latest volume will be of interest to all those involved in the design, development, and installation of offshore wind turbines, floating energy systems, and wave-wind-current hybrid systems, including researchers, students, engineers, and other practitioners.

  • Structural Health Monitoring for Assessment and Lifetime Extension of Wind Farms

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdollah Malekjafarian + 4 more
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring for Assessment and Lifetime Extension of Wind Farms provides, for the first time, a comprehensive guide to recent efforts on the extension of lifetime of wind turbines, including reliability and safety assessment methods, recent condition assessment methods, estimates of remaining useful life, and standardization. While making accurate and reliable decisions on lifetime extension of wind farms is becoming an important issue in the wind energy sector, there are limited resources on this topic. Lifetime extension requires an accurate assessment of the turbine’s current condition and an estimation of the so-called remaining useful lifetime. In this context, the digitalization of the turbine system components plays a critical role in ensuring this goal, as it provides the means for monitoring of structural integrity based on data collected by vibration-based sensing systems and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition). These methods can be used to detect potential defects in wind turbine components such as cracks, delamination etc. at early stages. The book is organized into four themes, covering numerical modelling and digital twinning, structural health monitoring methods, fatigue life evaluation of turbine components, and decision-making for life extension. This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is of interest to researchers, academics, graduate students, and industry professionals working in the broad field of wind energy, from research to operations, and with an interest in structural health monitoring and the lifetime extension of wind power production infrastructure.

  • Floating Photovoltaic Systems

    From Water Conservation to Advanced Real-Time Monitoring Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Hicham Oufettoul + 4 more
    • English
    Floating Photovoltaic Systems: From Water Conservation to Advanced Real-Time Monitoring Solutions looks to simplify the complex landscape of floating photovoltaic systems, while providing the latest advances and practical solutions along with practical information for implementation. With a particular focus on water-scarce regions such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the book combines aspects of renewable energy production and water conservation strategies, enabling the development of floating PV systems that provide electricity whilst saving water resources. Throughout the book, there is an emphasis on real-world studies and practical insights into the current and future trends, including in terms of digital tools, float platform structure, materials optimization, and water quality assessment. This book is of interest to all those involved in the research, development, or deployment of floating photovoltaics, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, project managers, technicians, R&D, and other professionals.

  • Biorefineries for Energy Transition

    Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification
    • 1st Edition
    • Julio C. Santos + 3 more
    • English
    Biorefineries for Energy Transition: Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification, the latest release in the Bioenergy series, offers a systematic approach to biofuel production, including liquid, gaseous, and solid biofuels, and covering first, second, third, and fourth generation biofuels. The book describes main concepts, processing, and the latest advances across each type of biofuel, also addressing sustainability from the perspective of economics, the environment, and social considerations. The final part of the book focuses on the role and implications of biofuels in transport, discussing aviation and shipping, fleet electrification, and hybrid engines.This latest volume will be of interest to researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers working in bioenergy, biorefinery, or biofuels.

  • Clean Hydrogen

    From Production to Mobility
    • 1st Edition
    • Medhat A. Nemitallah
    • English
    Clean Hydrogen: From Production to Mobility serves as an authoritative reference for researchers, engineers, technology developers, and decision‑makers involved in advancing hydrogen technologies. The book responds to the growing need for integrated, engineering‑focused knowledge by providing an in‑depth examination of low‑carbon hydrogen production pathways, storage solutions, and transportation systems. It covers both established and emerging methods, including sorption‑enhanced reforming, bio‑hydrogen generation from microalgae, and subsurface in‑situ hydrogen production with integrated CO₂ sequestration, while emphasizing process intensification, system integration, and techno‑economic evaluation to support scalable and commercially viable deployment. Drawing on fundamental principles, advanced process designs, modeling and simulation approaches, and environmental considerations, the book equips readers with a systems‑level perspective essential for optimizing hydrogen supply chains and reducing lifecycle emissions. The detailed table of contents spans hydrogen color classifications, material‑ and physical‑based storage technologies, transport infrastructure, and next‑generation production routes. Each chapter incorporates practical applications, case studies, and analytical techniques, enhancing the book’s utility for both academic research and industrial practice. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13)—this reference empowers professionals to evaluate, innovate, and implement low‑carbon hydrogen solutions. By combining scientific rigor with practical engineering insights, the volume offers a vital resource for advancing hydrogen’s role in the global energy transition and supporting the development of sustainable, climate‑aligned energy systems.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Sustainable Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdul Hai Al-Alami
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Systems Construction explores the role of additive manufacturing in developing sustainable energy storage solutions. As the global reliance on electrification increases and population demands grow, innovative approaches to energy storage become critical. The book focuses on nonconventional technologies, with a detailed examination of compressed air energy storage systems as a versatile and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional batteries. Readers will find in-depth models for precise calculations, equipment design and selection, sizing, and real-world applications. The book also discusses the integration of compressed air systems with electrical generators, covering design parameters, connectivity options, and actuation methods. A distinctive feature is the emphasis on how additive manufacturing and 3D printing can streamline the design and production of pneumatic and electric machines, enabling the creation of integrated energy storage devices more efficiently. Fundamental topics such as energy conversion, compressible flow, and electrical machine design are thoroughly explained, along with advanced areas like digitalization using IoT, AI, and digital twins. Practical case studies, including the development of a 3D-printed air motor and permanent magnet generator, illustrate real-life applications of these cutting-edge technologies. Ideal for engineers, researchers, and students, this book provides essential insights into designing and implementing next-generation energy storage solutions. It highlights how additive manufacturing and sustainable construction practices can advance energy systems, helping to meet future energy needs while supporting global sustainability goals.

  • Integrated Energy Systems for Decarbonization

    Advances in Hydrogen Technologies, Carbon Capture, Emissions Management, and ESG‑Driven Decision Support
    • 1st Edition
    • Adam SmoliÅ„ski + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Energy Systems for Decarbonization: Advances in Hydrogen Technologies, Carbon Capture, Emissions Management, and ESG-Driven Decision Support is a comprehensive reference that addresses the urgent need for practical, system‑level decarbonisation strategies in the energy and industrial sectors. The book examines the technological, regulatory, and operational challenges of deploying low‑carbon solutions—including hydrogen technologies, carbon capture and storage/carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCS/CCUS), bioenergy, and waste‑to‑energy—with... integrated energy systems. It emphasizes system‑level design, emissions monitoring, and data‑driven decision‑making, providing a coherent framework for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and sustainability professionals. Covering EU and global policy frameworks, regulatory drivers, integrated transition pathways, and the fundamentals of major decarbonisation technologies, the book links technical performance with ESG‑aligned decision support. Dedicated chapters explore emissions quantification, technology assessment, and industrial and SME applications, while future‑oriented sections outline emerging trends and long‑term pathways toward net‑zero systems. Its modular structure and visual aids enhance discoverability and allow each chapter to function as a standalone resource for targeted research or applied decision‑making. Designed for advanced practitioners, policy advisors, and academic researchers, this reference supports the operationalisation of integrated decarbonisation strategies within complex energy systems. It provides the analytical tools and technical context needed to build sustainable, resilient, and regulatory‑compliant energy infrastructures, contributing directly to global climate goals and the UN SDGs (7, 9, 12, and 13).

  • Hydrogen Technologies

    Advanced Materials, AI Applications, and System Integration for Clean Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohit Hemanth Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Technologies: Advanced Materials, AI Applications, and System Integration for Clean Energy addresses the urgent need for a unified, comprehensive resource in hydrogen science and engineering. With the global transition toward a sustainable hydrogen economy, professionals and researchers require up-to-date, practical guidance that bridges theoretical advancements and industrial implementation across materials science, thermal engineering, artificial intelligence, and system integration. This reference offers in-depth coverage of the entire hydrogen technology ecosystem, from production and advanced polymer composites to smart sensors, AI-driven optimization, fuel cell design, industrial utilization, and infrastructure development. Each chapter, authored by experts, systematically explores core topics such as hydrogen storage, thermal management, grid integration, digital twin technology, safety protocols, and life cycle assessment. The content is enriched with real-world case studies, implementation guidelines, and emerging trends, supporting both academic study and practical application. The book empowers materials scientists, energy engineers, and hydrogen specialists to implement advanced solutions, optimize system efficiency, and meet regulatory and market demands. Readers benefit from actionable frameworks, quality control measures, economic analysis tools, and digital transformation strategies, ensuring readiness for current challenges and future innovations in clean energy.

  • Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications

    Numerical and Experimental Investigations
    • 1st Edition
    • Zied Driss + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications: Numerical and Experimental Investigations brings together the latest research into how fluid mechanics and related approaches can be applied in the context of renewable energy and energy management. With numerous practical examples and case studies, this book explores applications across areas such as geothermal heat pumps, solar chimney, solar stills, solar thermal technologies, heat transfer, hybrid fuels, and water heating. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in thermofluids, fluid mechanics, and computational fluid dynamics, as applied to renewable energy systems and energy management, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, technicians, and other professional experts.

  • Managing the Future

    Sustainability Leadership in Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Maria Angela Capello
    • English
    Managing the Future: Sustainability Leadership in Energy offers an invaluable guide on how to lead sustainability within the energy sector by presenting real-world experiences of leaders who have successfully integrated sustainability into their operations. The book outlines the framework provided by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing practical strategies for achieving these goals. The book delves into various aspects, including Sustainability and ESG reporting, the intersection of Sustainability and Geoscience, and effective communication, vision, and strategy setting.It also highlights the contributions of academic leaders in advancing the 2030 UN Sustainability Agenda, and provides narratives from other sectors to illustrate common challenges and opportunities in corporate sustainability initiatives.

  • Recycling of Solar PV Modules

    Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Shahariar Chowdhury + 1 more
    • English
    Recycling of Solar PV Modules: Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact offers a holistic resource that provides the reader with a nuanced understanding of the latest techniques and various other considerations in the recycling and environmental processing of solar photovoltaic modules. Beginning with an overview of solar energy and the life cycle of solar panels, the book offers detailed chapters focusing on solar cell types, challenges, recycling techniques, regulations and policy, environmental impact, and economic impact, as well as discussing how sustainability, economics, and innovation intersect in this area of increasing importance. This valuable resource will be of interest to all those with an interest in solar photovoltaics, end-of-life, recycling, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers.

  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.

  • Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Brusly Solomon + 3 more
    • English
    Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications explores cutting-edge cooling techniques and materials, covering fundamentals of cooling processes to advanced methodologies and 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. The book offers a wealth of knowledge for professionals and researchers in the fields of mechanical engineering, manufacturing, thermal management, and materials science. 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, and is essential for students, academicians, researchers, industrialists, scientists, government agencies, and policymakers involved in promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in manufacturing industries.

  • High Energy Density Radiative Transfer

    Theory and Computation
    • 1st Edition
    • Ryan McClarren
    • English
    High Energy Density Radiative Transfer: Theory and Computations is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate world of radiative transfer phenomena in the high energy density (HED) regime. This book presents a wealth of scientific contributions and essential insights for researchers, students and engineers seeking to understand the dominant physical processes in inertial fusion energy scenarios. From exploring simple approximate models to conducting detailed calculations on cutting-edge supercomputers, readers will gain valuable tools to navigate the complexities of radiative transfer in HED applications.The book's extensive content covers a wide range of topics essential for mastering radiative transfer in HED contexts. Starting with an exploration of the High Energy Density regime and transport of thermal x-rays, readers are guided through key concepts such as absorption and emission of radiation, infinite medium solutions, frequency discretizations, equilibrium and non-equilibrium diffusion models, spherical harmonics and discrete ordinates methods, finite element discretizations, preconditioning and convergence acceleration, implicit Monte Carlo Methods, photon Monte Carlo methods, and Compton scattering. Each chapter provides in-depth insights and practical knowledge necessary for tackling HED radiative transfer challenges effectively.High Energy Density Radiative Transfer: Theory and Computations is an indispensable resource for those involved in inertial fusion energy and related fields. Whether you are a university student, physicist, engineer, or researcher, this book equips you with the tools to simulate and analyze radiative transfer phenomena in HED scenarios. By offering methods to solve common problems, detailed examples with numerical results, and insights into potential pitfalls, this book empowers readers to enhance their understanding and proficiency in addressing HED radiative transfer challenges with confidence.

  • Modern Power System Protection in Smart Grid

    • 1st Edition
    • Hossein Askarian Abyaneh + 3 more
    • English
    Modern Power System Protection in Smart Grid presents the challenges of modernizing power system protection and solutions through emerging technologies. Chapters explain challenges such as bi-directional fault current, false trip, unsynchronous reclosing, islanding detection, and stability issues due to the smaller inertia of distributed generation. AC/DC/hybrid microgrid protection challenges such as low fault current in island mode and change of fault currents in two modes of operation are also examined. Solutions like HVDC protection, machine learning, wide area special protection, wide area fault location, adaptive schemes in transmission and distribution networks, cybersecurity, AI driven methods, and digital twin application are included.Additionall... case studies analytical tools, examples, formulations, and flowcharts are included to demonstrate the practical application of these solutions. This book is valuable for industrial engineers, academic researchers, and MSc and PhD students working on power system protection and active distribution network protection.

  • Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics

    Technologies and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Shahariar Chowdhury
    • English
    Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics: Technologies and Applications is the first book to offer comprehensive coverage of the emerging area of antimony-based photovoltaics. It begins by introducing antimony-based materials and compounds, fundamental properties, synthesis methods, stability issues, and device architectures. Subsequent chapters provide in-depth information on the incorporation of organic semiconductors, interface dynamics in organic-inorganic systems, device fabrication and architecture, characterization and analysis techniques, degradation, and performance metrics and benchmarks before a final chapter discusses challenges and potential solutions in relation to material defects, interface degradation, and scale-up and manufacturing.This is an informative resource for all those with an interest in solar energy and the latest advances in photovoltaics, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D professionals, scientists, and other industrial personnel.

  • Intelligent Management of Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Md Shafiullah + 3 more
    • English
    Intelligent Management of Energy Systems provides a holistic overview of the opportunities available for utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize modern energy systems, including system dynamics, components, and business perspectives. The book begins with an overview of energy system dynamics followed by detailed step-by-step breakdowns of critical artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, and methods for assessing greenhouse-gas emissions. Further chapters spotlight microgrids, high-voltage testing for essential components such as circuit breakers and transformers, and perspectives from business and social disciplines.Designed for students, engineers, and researchers, this book combines clear, foundational methodologies, technical implementation, and business perspectives, making it a robust toolkit for AI utilization in energy system optimization.

  • Advances in Biofuels

    Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Sohrab Zendehboudi + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Biofuels: Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future offers a holistic view of biofuels, integrating technological advancements, sustainability issues, economic impacts, and policy frameworks with case studies showcasing applications in various global regions. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biofuels, feedstocks for biofuel production, and production technologies before addressing sustainability issues, with chapters on the economic and environmental impacts of biofuels, carbon footprints and GHG emission reduction strategies, and guidelines and policies for biofuel production in different regions. Finally, social, ethical and economic considerations in biofuel development are considered, along with future directions.The book then shifts to various applications of biofuels, notably by covering advanced biofuels in the decarbonizing of transport, biofuel blending and compatibility with existing infrastructure, the design and optimization of bioreactors for biofuel production, and the metabolic engineering and biomass species design for enhanced biofuel production. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in biofuel production, transportation, processing, and utilization, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Nonlinear Optimal Control and Differential Flatness for Renewable Energy Systems and EVs in the Smart Grid

    • 1st Edition
    • Gerasimos Rigatos + 3 more
    • English
    Nonlinear Optimal Control and Differential Flatness for Renewable Energy Systems and EVs in the Smart Grid covers nonlinear control and estimation for electric power systems, electric vehicles, and the smart grid. The control and estimation methods presented are characterized by global stability and convergence proofs, which means that the function of renewable electric power systems and electric vehicles presented will be of assured performance and it can be ascertained that it will remain reliable under variable operating conditions.In particular, this new monograph deals with the open research issues and challenges of nonlinear control based on approximate linearization and on global linearization of the associated state-space models. It also successfully addresses the quest for specialized knowledge in renewable electric power systems and in electric vehicles traction systems, bringing new findings in two areas: Firstly, nonlinear control for electric machines (synchronous and asynchronous) with application in the exploitation of renewable energy sources and in the traction system of electric vehicles, and secondly, nonlinear control of power electronics which are used for the connection of renewable energy sources to the electricity grid and for the powertrains of electric vehicles (control of AC to DC converters, control of inverters).This book is of interest to researchers, graduate students, faculty, engineers, and other technical personnel working on control problems and estimation methods, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies.

  • Transportation Electrification in Smart Cities for a Sustainable Future

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdelfatah Ali + 2 more
    • English
    Transportation Electrification in Smart Cities for a Sustainable Future offers guidance on effectively planning and deploying sustainable, electrified transportation systems within smart city frameworks. Cities worldwide face rapid urbanization, climate challenges, and the need for cleaner, more efficient mobility solutions. This book demonstrates the integration of innovative transportation technologies within smart city frameworks through a unified approach that combines infrastructure development, digital innovations, policy strategies, and social considerations. Chapters review the technological advancements, policy frameworks, and planning strategies essential for deploying electric and hydrogen vehicles at scale. Topics covered include smart city integration, charging and refueling infrastructure, market dynamics, digital tools like AI and IoT, and the environmental and social impacts of transportation electrification. Additionally chapters explore practical guidance on infrastructure design, policy formulation, and technological innovation to support scalable, equitable, and climate-aligned transportation systems, as well as emerging trends and challenges within transport electrification. This book is valuable to academics, researchers, engineers, industry leaders, policymakers, and urban planners interested in developing, implementing, and refining sustainable transportation solutions.

  • Advancements in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries

    Challenges, Innovations and Practical applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hafiz Muhammad Ali + 1 more
    • English
    Advancements in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries: Challenges, Innovations and Practical Applications is a timely and essential guide for advancing the performance, safety, and sustainability of lithium-ion batteries. The book begins with a foundational introduction to lithium batteries and then explores the mechanisms of thermal runaway and associated safety concerns. It continues with a classification of cathodes and electrolytes that is followed by in-depth discussions on electrolyte interactions, optimization strategies, and the role of additives. Readers are guided through the reaction kinetics of cathodes and electrolytes, the development of advanced cathode materials, and the thermal stability of various components.The book then examines the importance of thermal management and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in battery optimization. It concludes with chapters on sustainability, environmental impact, and emerging technologies shaping the future of lithium battery systems. Users will find this to be a comprehensive and accessible roadmap on battery research, development, and application. It combines foundational knowledge with cutting-edge insights, enabling readers to move confidently from theory to practice in designing safer, more efficient, and more sustainable energy storage solutions.

  • Waste - Derived Biocomposite Pellets for Sustainable Energy Generation

    Advanced Techniques in Biocomposite Utilization and Pelletization - Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Md Rezaur Rahman + 1 more
    • English
    Waste - Derived Biocomposite Pellets for Sustainable Energy Generation: Advanced Techniques in Biocomposite Utilization and Pelletization - Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability addresses the critical need for innovative renewable energy sources by focusing on converting waste biomass into efficient biocomposite pellets. This reference consolidates scientific concepts, engineering methodologies, and practical applications to support sustainable energy production and waste management. The content spans fundamental biomass science, diverse waste sources, pre-treatment methods, pelletization technologies, pellet quality enhancement, combustion characteristics, sustainability assessments, economic and policy perspectives, and applications beyond energy. It includes case studies and research findings that bridge theory and practice, emphasizing environmental impact reduction and circular economy integration. Waste - Derived Biocomposite Pellets for Sustainable Energy Generation benefits academics, industry experts, policymakers, and students by providing actionable knowledge to optimize pellet production, improve combustion efficiency, and implement sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. It supports innovation and informed decision-making towards global energy security and environmental sustainability.

  • Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Yulong Zhao + 4 more
    • English
    Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low‑Carbon Energy Systems addresses the urgent need for pore‑scale rigor in energy‑transition workflows. As CO₂ and H₂ injection, groundwater management, contaminant remediation, and geothermal operations expand, decision‑quality predictions hinge on resolving interfacial physics, wettability, capillarity, and transport in complex rock microstructures. This reference equips researchers and practicing engineers to interpret, calibrate, and upscale pore‑scale phenomena into reliable macroscopic parameters that constrain reservoir simulation and risk assessment for low‑carbon deployments. Contents integrate foundational theory with a method‑centered architecture. Digital rock reconstruction introduces multiscale, hybrid, and deep‑learning approaches for realistic pore geometries. Multiphase flow theory consolidates interfacial tension, wettability, capillary pressure, nanoscale transport, and extended governing equations. Dedicated chapters cover six leading techniques: molecular dynamics for kerogen nanopores and H₂/water transport; lattice Boltzmann color‑gradient and Shan–Chen models for methane–water and CO₂–water dynamics; pore‑network modeling with thin‑film physics across Berea and tight sandstones; and CFD‑based volume‑of‑fluid, level‑set, and phase‑field formulations with explicit numerical schemes and boundary conditions. Each chapter shares a consistent scaffold—principles, algorithms, and reproducible case studies—supported by color figures, equations, and data to enable independent use. Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low‑Carbon Energy Systems empowers end users to select appropriate methods, avoid modeling pitfalls, and generate actionable outputs such as relative permeability, entry pressures, and displacement efficiencies. Readers gain transferable workflows, benchmarking insight, and transparent assumptions to de‑risk pore‑ to core‑scale upscaling for CO₂/H₂ storage, waterflood optimization, and reactive environmental processes. Ancillary materials include MD code and simulation videos, enhancing comprehension and accelerating adoption in research and practice.

  • New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems

    Applications for Cold Regions
    • 1st Edition
    • Yanping Yuan + 4 more
    • English
    New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems: Applications for Cold Regions provides step-by-step coverage of innovative areas of solar/photovoltaic/t... (PV/T) hot water and heating systems, covering principles, structure, modeling, experimental testing, operating characteristics and optimization, and economic evaluation. The book begins by discussing the concepts, classification, advantages, and application methods of current solar hot water/heating systems, phase change storage, and connection methods. Several novel systems are investigated and analyzed, with applications in extreme cold and subtropical regions, including tank-type systems, dual-condenser heat pipe systems, heat pipe PV/T-Trombe wall systems, PV/T road heat pump systems, and PV/T-PCM-PEM electrolyzer hydrogen/heating systems.Finally, other new types of PV/T systems and building design considerations for special climate regions, and perspectives and future directions, are considered. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel with an interest in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) technologies, solar energy, built environment, and renewable energy.

  • Floating PV Systems

    Fundamentals and Recent Advances for All Types of Floating PV Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Sara Golroodbari + 1 more
    • English
    Floating PV Systems: Fundamentals and Recent Advances for All Types of Floating PV Systems provides the reader with a solid grounding in floating photovoltaics, offering all essential knowledge in one place.The book addresses the key aspects of floating PV in turn, with chapters focusing on system design and structure, performance, modelling and simulations, reliability and monitoring systems, economic analysis, and environmental impact. Throughout the book, there is a focus on the challenges and opportunities in floating PV systems, and all types of FPV systems are considered, with analysis of differences and similarities between onshore and offshore technologies.This is a valuable introductory text for all those with an interest in photovoltaics and solar energy, and specifically floating technology, including advanced students, researchers, scientists, lecturers, engineers, and policy makers.

  • Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells

    Principles, Design, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Abu Yousuf + 3 more
    • English
    Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells: Principles, Design, and Applications is an essential resource that brings together the latest advancements in materials, design, fabrication techniques, and applications. This book offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells technology, identifying challenges and future opportunities. By providing a step-by-step approach, practical examples, and case studies, it serves as an invaluable guide for researchers, students, engineers, R&D scientists, policymakers, and professionals interested in fuel cells, energy storage, renewable energy, and the wider energy sector.In addition to introducing the basics of fuel cell systems, thermodynamics, Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells, materials, and electrochemical reactions, the book delves into cell, stack, and system-level modeling, transport of charged particles, performance characterization techniques, degradation, system design, application, and stack manufacturing cost. Further chapters explore future research directions, environmental impact, sustainability, safety, and risk assessment.

  • Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

    • 1st Edition
    • Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 more
    • English
    Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Phase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs

    • 1st Edition
    • Alibakhsh Kasaeian + 2 more
    • English
    Phase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs offers a comprehensive exploration of nano-PCMs and nano-enhanced phase change materials, with particular emphasis on their applications. Divided into ten chapters, it delves into the history of thermal energy storage and PCM technologies, their chemistry, synthesis, and kinetics. Additionally, the book covers the crystallization processes involved. In later chapters, it examines the properties and applications of PCMs, their use in renewable energy, and the role of nanotechnology in phase change materials. It also addresses environmental and economic issues associated with PCM use, concluding with case studies to enhance reader understanding.This book is a valuable and timely reference for those focused on thermal energy storage. It is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in thermal energy storage.

  • Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques

    In Support of the Energy Transition and a Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 1 more
    • English
    Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques: in Support of the Energy Transition and a Circular Economy provides fundamental knowledge on the applications of the plate heat exchanger (PHE) and how it can be optimized to make energy conversion more efficient. In addition, it introduces relevant studies that explain the heat transfer mechanism of the PHE, its design, and how developing more compact and evolved heat exchangers contributes to a sustainable, cleaner, and more energy-efficient future. Researchers, scientists, engineers, professionals, and students working in nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainability will find this volume valuable to their work.

  • Aviation Electrification

    Technologies and Energy Systems for Future Electric Aircraft
    • 1st Edition
    • Tao Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Aviation Electrification: Design, Technologies, and Energy Source Integration for Electronic Power Systems presents the latest developments in the emerging area of electric-powered aircraft. Sections move from essential considerations for electric aircraft design to cutting-edge applications and case studies. A holistic approach covers generation, distribution, and control, as well as challenges for energy management, storage, and EMC/EMI. Collecting some of the best-known names in the field, the book will bring students, researchers, and engineers up-to-date on the electric aircraft technology and the next great challenges in achieving sustainable air transport.

  • Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Storage Systems

    Advanced Techniques for Heat Transfer Enhancement and Performance Improvement
    • 1st Edition
    • Pouyan Talebizadehsardari + 2 more
    • English
    Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Storage Systems: Advanced Techniques for Heat Transfer Enhancement and Performance Improvement addresses the critical challenges in thermal energy storage, focusing on latent heat storage technologies using phase change materials. The book provides a structured exploration of advanced design enhancements, including innovative fin geometries, nanoparticles, porous media, and geometry modifications for both double-pipe and triple-pipe, horizontal and vertical configurations. Each chapter offers foundational principles, analytical methods, real-world case studies, and simulation data, enabling readers to understand and apply the latest research in system optimization.The modular chapter format ensures that content is accessible independently, supporting both academic research and professional practice. As the demand for renewable energy and efficient thermal management rises, this reference meets the need for integrated, practical solutions to optimize system performance, bridging the gap between theory and industrial applications. The reference empowers researchers, engineers, and students to develop scalable, cost-effective thermal energy storage solutions. By integrating the latest advances in materials science and system design, the reference supports the energy transition, reduces CO2 emissions, and aligns with global sustainability goals.

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