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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.

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    • Digital Twin Technology for the Energy Sector

      • 1st Edition
      • November 13, 2024
      • Mohammadreza Aghaei + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Twin Technology for the Energy Sector: Fundamental, Advances, Challenges, and Applications introduces the energy sector to this innovative technology and its potential for supporting energy transition. The book outlines the fundamentals of digital twin technology (DTT), giving readers a thorough grounding in its theory and use. Additional chapters provide practical, real-world options for applying the technology in a variety of energy sectors, from wind, solar, and hydropower, to the electrical industry and mobility. Its potential uses for energy flexibility, managing supply and demand in electric grids, and energy modeling in real time are also given significant attention.Including insights from a wide range of expert researchers and industry professionals, this book will guide readers from their first steps in DTT to developing innovative applications for the energy sector of the future.

    • Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 11, 2024
      • Tommy Lundgren + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics, Second Edition, Three Volume Set covers energy economics in three subdisciplines which, when taken together compose an economic approach to the development and preservation of natural resources and environmental quality. The book focuses on energy-related subjects such as renewable energy, hydropower, nuclear power, and the political economy of energy. Other sections cover land and water use, such as mining, fisheries, agriculture, and forests. Although the three areas are closely related, they are not often presented as an integrated whole.This revised, three-volume set will bridges the gap by unifying these fields into a high-quality, comprehensive and unique overview. It will serve as an invaluable and unique tool to facilitate the first step in diving into a new subject within energy, resource or environmental economics. The chapters are written in a non-technical manner so that users outside of advanced academics or trained economists are also able to grasp the content easily. In addition, all chapters follow a specific template throughout, thus providing a consistent and logical format for the reader.

    • Small Scale Power Generation Handbook

      • 1st Edition
      • November 11, 2024
      • Umberto Desideri + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Provides an overview of various small scale sustainable energy technologies, with examples and a clear focus on technological and research issuesBeginning with an overview of the special characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of small scale power plants, this book goes on to provide detailed assessments of a wide variety of renewable energy generation technologies. Solar, biomass, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy generation are all addressed, with assessment of their performance, availability, reliability unique requirements for operation, maintenance, control, and grid integration.Combinin... technological advances with consideration of economic and application challenges, the Small Scale Power Generation Handbook is an essential resource for graduate students, academic researchers, and industry professionals involved in the design and integration of small scale power generation for sustainable systems.

    • Waste-to-Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • November 8, 2024
      • Pooja Sharma + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Waste-to-Energy: Sustainable Approaches for Emerging Economies presents the latest developments and applications for the conversion of waste into biofuels and other energy products. Divided into two parts, Section I reviews the major sources of solid waste and their management strategies in developing countries, and includes the collection, composition, segregation, and dispersal of various waste streams, as well as the generation of biogas and other value-added products. Section II examines the transformation of waste into biofuels and the management strategies required to efficiently implement waste-to-energy processes.Methods for the production of hydrogen, biomethane, biofuels, and bioenergy, as well as resource recovery are discussed in depth, and mathematical models are provided for anaerobic digestion techniques. The benefits and challenges of waste-to-energy as a waste management strategy are explored through dedicated chapters on the techno-economics, environmental and social regulation, and the operation of WtE plants. The final chapter of the book presents a lifecycle assessment and environmental impact analysis of the technologies and strategies discussed.

    • Accelerating the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • November 7, 2024
      • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Accelerating the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy: Achieving Carbon Neutrality provides a guide to the transition to net zero carbon emissions through the hydrogen economy. Within the context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the book explores the implications of the hydrogen economy on the nexus of food-waste-energy and provides an overview of the impacts of the hydrogen economy on the energy industry. The book examines the role of the hydrogen economy in achieving net zero carbon emissions in the waste sector, methods for achieving decarbonization in different industries and parts of the economy, and the technologies that can achieve this.Each chapter provides a synopsis of the fundamental knowledge and latest developments to ensure readers of all experience levels and backgrounds can benefit from the book. Future perspectives and actionable next steps are suggested alongside case studies that provide a roadmap to decarbonization.

    • Solar Energy Technologies in Cultural Heritage

      • 1st Edition
      • November 2, 2024
      • Elena Lucchi
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Solar Energy Technologies in Cultural Heritage offers a comprehensive overview of the solar renewable energy possibilities, developments, innovations, and challenges for cultural heritage applications. This book bridges the traditional boundary between research, professional practices, and policies, as well as between arts, architecture, engineering, and social science.Conservation of heritage buildings, especially in urban settings, has evolved from purely physical preservation to functional redevelopment and repurposing. This opens new opportunities for active solar energy systems in buildings, towns, and landscapes. This book presents international contributions on the integration of solar renewable energies within cultural heritage, providing detailed coverage of cultural, legislative, and social frameworks, design criteria, simulation tools, innovative materials, and technologies.This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in solar energy technologies for the built environment, including researchers, scientists, graduate students, engineers, designers, developers, and policymakers.

    • The Intersection of Blockchain and Energy Trading

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2024
      • Sidique Gawusu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The Intersection of Blockchain and Energy Trading: Exploring Decentralized Solutions for Next-Generation Energy Markets equips readers with a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges of this cutting-edge technology for the renewable energy markets of the future.Its multidisciplinary team of authors and editors provide a holistic guide to blockchain in energy markets, beginning with the fundamentals of energy trading and foundational principles of blockchain technology. Subsequent chapters demonstrate the applied opportunities for a variety of energy outcomes including renewable energy, decentralized energy, and electric vehicles.Essential use-cases such as demand response and ancillary services are covered, and the final chapters offer guidance on the impact of the technology for energy poverty and sustainability. Packed with models, case studies, and tools for implementation and practice, this book is an essential guide for researchers and professionals at the forefront of energy market innovation.

    • Frosting for Air Source Heat Pumps

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2024
      • Mengjie Song + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Frosting for Air Source Heat Pumps: Research, Case Studies, and Methods provides a comprehensive accounting of the latest research, analysis, and modeling methods for limiting frosting and maximizing efficiency. The book begins by outlining the fundamentals of frosting mechanisms, including the condensation and freezing of water droplets. It then provides a wide range of case studies that showcase a variety of surfaces, conditions, and energy generation technologies. Finally, the last chapters demonstrate modeling and analysis of frosting operation before laying out critical considerations for designing a frost control strategy in ASHPs.Building on the theory and studies contained in the author’s previous work Defrosting for Air Source Heat Pumps, this book provides essential and advanced information for understanding and controlling frosting for these sustainable energy sources.

    • Grid-Forming Converters

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2024
      • Jingyang Fang + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Grid-Forming Converters: Principles, Control, and Applications in Modern Power Systems is a pioneering guidebook to this state-of-the-art technology and its potential in enabling more-electronics grids and deep renewable integration for the energy systems of the future. Beginning with a clear explanation of the challenges presented for the standard synchronous generator or grid-tied converters by fossil-fuel phase-out and renewable integration, this book goes on to explain the fundamental concepts of grid-forming converters.Having established a solid foundational understanding the reader will learn practical techniques for implementation including design, control, analysis, and optimization. Finally, readers tackle case studies and example applications from energy storage to electric vehicles. From several of the foremost experts and educators in energy systems and power electronics, Grid-Forming Converters is an essential tool for students, professors and engineers working to make renewable-based grids a reality.

    • PEM Water Electrolysis

      • 1st Edition
      • October 23, 2024
      • Jun Li + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      PEM Water Electrolysis: Fundamentals and Practice is a comprehensive reference on the design and operation of PEM water electrolyzers. Combining hydrogen production with engineering thermophysics, the book provides a unique resource for understanding the hydrogen production process, from fundamental concepts to practical implementation. Divided into four parts, the book covers the current state of hydrogen and the fundamentals of PEM water electrolysis and the various components and materials used in PEM electrolysis, including electrocatalysts, proton exchange membranes, membrane electrode assembly, porous transport layer, flow field, and corrosion, and more.Other sections explain the key processes involved in PEM electrolysis, such as two-phase flow, heat and mass transfer and delve into systems research, covering grid fluctuations, control systems, assembly, diagnosis, and commercialization. In addition, the book provides comprehensive information on the modeling of PEM electrolyzers, including heat and mass transfer and system analysis. Finally, the book contains informative videos of industrial facilities, laboratory setups, and preparation procedures.

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