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Books in Energy conservation and environment

This collection emphasizes sustainable energy use, environmental impact mitigation, and conservation strategies. It supports environmental scientists, engineers, and policymakers in developing practical solutions for reducing carbon footprints and enhancing resource efficiency. Through innovative research, case studies, and policy frameworks, these resources promote environmentally responsible energy practices aligned with global climate goals.

  • Tribology for Energy Conservation

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34
    • L. Flamand + 7 more
    • English
    The 24th Leeds-Lyon Symposium was held in London from 4th-6th September 1997, where it was hosted by the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine.The meeting addressed the topic of "Tribology for Energy Conservation" and attracted a wide range of stimulating papers and speakers. Some 150 delegates from nineteen countries attended and about sixty papers were presented in fifteen sessions. These covered the topics of lubricants, wear, friction reduction, hydrodynamics, elastohydrodynamic lubrication, surface roughness, manufacturing, component life (including condition monitoring), and automotive aspects.

  • European Electricity Systems in Transition

    A comparative analysis of policy and regulation in Western Europe
    • 1st Edition
    • A. Midttun
    • English
    The electricity generation and supply industry is undergoing rapid changes in the 1990s. As demands for economic power continue to increase, governments throughout Europe are contemplating a reformation of electricity policy for the 21st century. This book discusses the current state of the European electricity generation and supply industry and the options for improvement in the future.Written by renowned experts in the field of energy policy and economics, the book includes detailed case studies of national electricity regulation from around Europe, and a timely overview of European Union electricity policy on liberalisation and deregulation.Given that the changes to the European electricity industries will provide valuable pointers to change in other areas, this book is essential reading for industry analysts, policy makers, utility companies and others with an interest in the future of energy generation and transmission worldwide.

  • Environmental Consequences of and Control Processes for Energy Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Axel Hoffmann
    • English
    Environmental Consequences of