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Books in Energy general

Exploring the broad landscape of energy production and utilization, this selection encompasses traditional and emerging sources, energy systems, and technological innovations. It supports researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers in understanding energy dynamics, efficiency improvements, and sustainability strategies. Featuring comprehensive analyses and future-oriented approaches, these resources facilitate informed decisions to meet global energy demands responsibly.

  • Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Zafar Said + 1 more
    • English
    Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems: Fundamentals and Applications is an essential reference that delves into the intricate realm of energy conversion, thermal science, and thermofluids, with a focus on sustainable energy systems. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles, up-to-date applications, and emerging innovations in the field of thermofluids, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. It aims to deliver a practical reference on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer in sustainable energy systems. It equip readers, including students, researchers, engineers, and professionals, with a consolidated knowledge base that merges fundamental principles with practical applications, equipping them to address real-world challenges in energy conversion, thermal management, and energy-efficient solutions. This book addresses the problem of scattered and fragmented information by providing a unified, contemporary resource on thermofluids in sustainable energy systems. It offers readers an in-depth understanding of thermofluid phenomena in energy conversion and their application in various sustainable energy technologies. By unraveling the fundamental principles, challenges, and innovations in the field, the book provides readers the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions.
  • Carbon Dioxide Valorization

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a comprehensive guide that addresses the pressing issues of climate change, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. The book explores CO2 valorization technologies as a means to mitigate climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable industrial practices. The book delves into the integration of CO2 valorization technologies into industrial processes, the role of these technologies in the global energy transition, and their potential to offer alternatives to traditional resource-intensive processes. It provides insights into ongoing research, technological advancements, and innovative solutions that address challenges in the field. The book also educates the public about the importance of CO2 valorization and advocates for supportive policy measures and industry collaboration. The contents include detailed exploration of various advanced technologies such as membrane technology used in carbon dioxide valorization to value-added material, economic perspectives, and environmental sustainability in carbon dioxide valorization. Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a key reference for R&D managers in industry, academic researchers, postgraduate students, and professors.
  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Robert (Bob) P. Radtke + 2 more
    • English
    Drill Bits for Energy Industry is an essential reference book that explores the properties, evolution, and complexities of drill bit technology. Designed to aid readers in mastering bit selection and optimizing efficient drilling practices, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and fundamentals in drill bit technology, history, and properties that have shaped the drilling industry throughout time. Authored by drilling experts, this invaluable resource covers bit design, selection processes for roller cone and PDC Bits, specialty bits, coring techniques, drill string components, operating parameters, performance evaluation, drill string dynamics, and emerging technologies.It serves as a cornerstone for university students and drilling engineers, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimize drilling practices in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
  • State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Dan E Scott + 1 more
    • English
    State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies provides updated information on technological advances and research on the state-of-the-art performance of recent geothermal wells drilled for energy in the global push to reduce greenhouse gases. The book provides advances in a rapidly growing market that has adopted and adapted oilfield technologies to rapid scale development and production as demonstrated through global examples in a case-study format. Different geologic formations and well trajectories require different drilling tools and drilling parameters to yield optimum results.Showcasing current examples of successful global geothermal well-drilling applications, this text provides readers, researchers, and industry professionals with the keys needed to rapidly scale geothermal drilling operations, a clean and abundant source of energy that supports sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions.
  • Applied Thermodynamics

    Low Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Andriy Redko + 1 more
    • English
    Applied Thermodynamics: Low-Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems pairs key fundamentals with practical applications that support sustainability. After outlining basic concepts and positions of thermodynamics, the book breaks down theory, the classic governing laws of thermodynamics, and overviews thermodynamic processes. The text then shifts to practical application examples, examining open systems, heat power plants, HVAC and power supply systems from renewable sources, methods and the efficiency of thermal systems, and machines and equipment. Geared to students and researchers, the book is packed with solved problems and self-control tests to facilitate understanding.The text fosters practical innovation in a well-established field by offering readers a contemporary examination of a topic as essential to energy as heat itself. Grounded in classical principles, this contemporary reference considers throughout the context of our current energy mix, applying the critical lens of sustainability and sustainable options for energy conversion.
  • Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Frede Blaabjerg
    • English
    The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering, Three Volume Set, is a fully referenced, thematically organized, multi-authored work, covering every aspect of the field, from established topics to emerging developments and future predictions/challeng... It is designed for postgraduate researchers and lecturers working at the interfaces of renewable energy, engineering and other fields such as materials science and sustainability.A fully integrated compilation of expertly-written articles looking at energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy, the work gives a detailed overview of the whole interdisciplinary field. It tackles everything from questions of Economy and Sustainability, Engineering for Climate Change and Minimizing CO2 Emissions, to distinctions between Renewable Energies and Sustainable Energy, Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts.Allowing readers to confidently attain knowledge quickly and navigate their way through the wide body of literature in this complex field, this Encyclopedia is a unique and invaluable resource for students and researchers in Energy studies whether they come from a mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering background.
  • Process Systems Engineering Tools for Industrial Decarbonization

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Dominic Foo + 2 more
    • English
    Process Systems Engineering Tools for Industrial Decarbonization explores the latest mathematical methods driving large-scale adoption of technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in industrial systems. By examining systematic strategies for planning, decision-making, and designing low-carbon industrial processes, the book offers readers—both experts and newcomers—a comprehensive understanding of how recent advances in process engineering can support a sustainable future. Special emphasis is placed on the integration and optimization of cutting-edge technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), Negative Emission Technologies (NETs), and other innovative decarbonization solutions as they mature and become viable at scale.Beyond technical frameworks, the book addresses the urgent need to manage rising atmospheric CO₂ levels, which now average 420 ppm—well above safe thresholds. It highlights the importance of using decision-making tools to efficiently deploy and systematize available technologies, ensuring the industrial sector contributes effectively to climate mitigation.
  • The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Dou Lirong
    • English
    The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies discusses the history and motivations, carbon neutrality targets and roadmaps, main measures and effectiveness of international oil companies in low-carbon development and provides a detailed introduction to the operational status of typical CCS/CCUS, wind power, solar power, and hydrogen projects in which international oil companies are involved. It also looks forward to the external situation of global climate governance and the development trends of international oil companies' carbon neutrality. Carbon neutrality is a new issue for oil companies. However, practical experience and research in this area are very limited. The book selects seven leading international oil companies in the petroleum industry and reviews the history of each company's response to climate change: analyzing current targets, policies and the possible future trends.
  • Pioneering Approaches in Intelligence, Optimization, and Viability for Renewable Energy Development

    • 1st Edition
    • May 1, 2026
    • Karthickeyan Viswanathan + 3 more
    • English
    Pioneering Approaches in Intelligence, Optimization, and Viability for Renewable Energy Development brings together key advances that are driving growth and development across the renewable energy sector. Innovative areas covered include machine learning, cutting-edge optimization techniques, artificial intelligence, environmental protection, economic viability, integration of blockchain technology, forecasting and predictive analytics, resilience and reliability, and energy storage systems. This book will be of interest to all those looking to understand and implement advanced techniques for renewable energy development, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, other industry professionals, and policy makers.
  • Data-Driven Machine Learning Applications in Thermochemical Conversion Processes

    • 1st Edition
    • April 23, 2026
    • Jude Okolie + 3 more
    • English
    Data-Driven Machine Learning Applications in Thermochemical Conversion Processes delves into the prospect of machine learning applications to optimize and enhance advanced thermochemical conversion processes, which are essential for converting biomass into energy and other valuable products. This book covers ML applications in higher heating value (HHV) predictions, catalyst screening, prediction of biofuels properties, material discovery and screening, as well as advancing emerging thermochemical conversion process technologies. Providing an in-depth examination of how big data analytics and ML models can be harnessed to predict system performance, understand complex reaction mechanisms, and accelerate development of innovative conversion technologies, as well as focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects, this book will be a welcome reference for researchers, engineers, and practitioners.