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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.

  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • 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.

  • 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.

  • Electric Mobility Systems

    Fundamentals, Infrastructure, and Future Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcos Tostado-Véliz + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Mobility Systems: Fundamentals, Infrastructure, and Future Trends presents a systems-level examination of electrified transport within the broader context of global decarbonization and energy transition strategies. The book addresses the growing need for an integrated reference that connects vehicle technologies, charging infrastructure, energy storage systems, grid interaction, and regulatory frameworks. By situating electric mobility within current climate objectives and CO₂ reduction pathways, it clarifies the technical, economic, and geopolitical drivers shaping the transformation of the transportation sector. The volume explores foundational principles across electric powertrains, battery and hydrogen storage technologies, power electronics, charging architectures, and vehicle-to-everythin... (V2X) paradigms. It provides structured coverage of electric vehicle typologies—including passenger cars, UAVs, and other emerging platforms—alongside smart charging strategies and grid-integrated energy management. Emphasis is placed on lifecycle emissions, supply-chain vulnerabilities, market evolution, standards, and system-level trade-offs, enabling readers to understand both technological capabilities and deployment constraints. Designed for researchers, engineers, infrastructure planners, policymakers, and advanced students, the book balances technical rigor with accessibility. Each chapter follows a consistent format—introduction, technical foundations, current applications, and future implications—allowin... independent consultation and digital discoverability. By synthesizing comparative technology assessments, data-driven insights, and forward-looking analysis, the reference supports evidence-based decision making and strategic planning toward resilient, low-carbon transport systems.

  • Energy Storage Materials

    Innovations and Emerging Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Sunaja Devi K. R + 2 more
    • English
    Energy Storage Materials: Innovations and Emerging Trends addresses the urgent global need for advanced, sustainable energy storage solutions. As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for high-performance, cost-effective, and environmentally-frie... storage systems has never been greater. This scientific reference fills a critical gap by focusing on the latest developments in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and device engineering, offering a consolidated resource for researchers and professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of energy storage technologies. The book's contents are organized into three distinct parts: fundamentals of energy storage, advanced functional materials, and emerging technologies.Chapter... provide in-depth coverage of core concepts, including design metrics, battery principles, and the optimization of electrolytes and separators. The book explores the synthesis, properties, and applications of cutting-edge materials such as carbon quantum dots, graphene derivatives, metal oxides and sulfides, conducting polymers, MXenes, MBenes, organometallic frameworks, MOFs, and their composites. It further examines sustainable and adaptive solutions including biomass-derived electrodes, hydrogel-based materials, self-healing systems, thin-film devices, and computational modeling, culminating in a forward-looking analysis of market trends and future directions.

  • Thermal System Design and Simulation

    • 2nd Edition
    • P.L. Dhar + 1 more
    • English
    Thermal System Design and Simulation, Second Edition covers the fundamental analyses of thermal energy systems that enable users to effectively formulate their own simulation and optimal design procedures. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to mathematically formulate objective functions and design constraints and develop strategies to solve them to obtain optimal solutions with minimal computational effort. It uniquely illustrates the methodology of combining information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures needed in optimal design. Expanded and updated for currency, the book includes case studies and a comprehensive presentation on the dynamics of thermal systems and control systems needed to ensure safe operations.Designed to give readers the hands-on skills needed to develop their own customized software for simulating and designing thermal systems, this book is useful for anyone interested in obtaining advanced knowledge of thermal system analysis and design.

  • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels

    • 3rd Edition
    • Satish Kandlikar + 4 more
    • English
    Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition presents a groundbreaking exploration of heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale passages, offering valuable insights for designers and researchers in the field. This comprehensive text delves into the fundamental mechanisms of single-phase and two-phase flows, providing a detailed analysis of novel enhancement techniques and numerical modeling approaches essential for efficient heat removal and thermal management. It further explores gas flows, liquid flow dynamics, flow boiling phenomena in minichannels and microchannels, numerical modeling of flow boiling, and an overview of changes in this new edition.Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. It will serve as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages.

  • Next Generation Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage

    Fundamentals, Engineering, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalidasan Balasubramanian + 2 more
    • English
    Provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge PCM materials, including salt hydrates, ionic liquids, porous-based composites, nano-engineered PCMs and metal-organic frameworks, highlighting their synthesis, thermophysical properties and how innovative modifications improve thermal conductivity, stability and energy storage efficiency. Readers will gain insights into next-generation PCMs including photo-switchable, magnetically multifunctional, and thermo-responsive smart PCMs and how these advanced materials enable adaptive and on-demand thermal management, making them highly relevant for applications in energy storage, electronics, textiles, and biomedical fields.The book emphasizes eco-friendly and bioinspired PCM technologies, including nature-derived materials such as biopolymers and biochar composites. Provides solutions for key challenges in sustainable energy storage, exploring how nature-inspired microcapsules and hierarchical structures improve PCM stability, heat transfer and environmental sustainability. Describes the practical implementation of PCMs, detailing their use in renewable energy systems, flexible electronics, 3D-printed PCM structures and wearable thermal management solutions, including fabrication techniques, scalability and real-world applications, providing valuable insights for researchers, engineer, and industry professionals.

  • Energy Storage Technologies

    Pathways to a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepanraj Balakrishnan + 3 more
    • English
    Energy Storage Technologies: Pathways to a Sustainable Future responds to the fragmented landscape of existing literature, offering researchers, engineers, and educators an authoritative guide that bridges scientific fundamentals with emerging interdisciplinary advances, including artificial intelligence, optimization, and system integration. The book's contents span the full spectrum of energy storage mechanisms, from electrochemical batteries and hydrogen storage to thermal, mechanical, and hybrid systems. Dedicated chapters cover AI-driven management, mathematical and data-driven optimization, smart grid integration, materials innovation, cybersecurity, and policy frameworks.Each chapter is designed for modular use, with clear definitions, methods, case studies, and future outlooks that support both academic instruction and professional development. The reference equips its audience with the latest technical knowledge, practical applications, and strategic insights. It empowers users to innovate, deploy, and manage energy storage systems that advance sustainability, resilience, and affordability in global energy infrastructures.

  • Applied Thermodynamics

    Low Temperature and Renewable Energy Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • 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.

  • Thermofluids in Sustainable Energy Systems

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • 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.