Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems

Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems

Soteris Kalogirou, "Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems"
Academic Press | 2009 | ISBN: 0123745012 | 850 pages | PDF | 8,4 MB

With the threat of global warming, and the gradual depletion of petroleum supplies, solar electric power is rapidly becoming significant part of our energy mix. The range of solar cells spans different materials and different structures in the quest to extract maximum power from the device while keeping the cost to a minimum. Devices with efficiency exceeding 30% have been demonstrated in the laboratory. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems. Solar Energy Processes and Systems includes all areas of solar energy engineering. All subjects are presented from the fundamental level to the highest level of current research. The book includes subjects such as energy related environmental problems, solar collectors, solar water heating, solar space heating and cooling, industrial process heat, solar desalination, photovoltaics, solar thermal power systems and modelling of solar systems including the use of artificial intelligence systems in solar energy systems modelling and performance prediction.

Environmental consequences of solar energy
Solar desalination including indirect systems
Modelling and performance prediction of solar energy systems
Worked examples and cases studies


Download link 1
Download link 2
Download link 3
OR

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Meteorological and Air Quality Models for Urban Areas

Meteorological and Air Quality Models for Urban Areas

Alexander Baklanov, Sue Grimmond, Alexander Mahura, Maria Athanassiadou, "Meteorological and Air Quality Models for Urban Areas"
Springer | 2009-06-01 | ISBN: 3642002978 | 150 pages | PDF | 4,6 MB

This book for the first time gives an overall view of the current situation in urbanization of meteorological and air quality models around the world. It discusses and makes recommendations on the best practice and strategy for urbanization of different types of meteorological and air quality models. Based on the selected presentations given at the COST728 workshop, the contributions are arranged in four parts: urban morphology and databases; parameterizations of urban canopy; strategy for urbanization of different types of models; and, evaluation and city case studies/field studies. The chapters treat either dynamic (on wind and turbulent) and thermal effects (on temperature and energy in general). The final chapter of this volume summarizes the discussion and conclusions from the four main topics and provides recommendations and future requirements. This monograph is oriented towards numerical weather prediction and air quality modelling communities.

Enjoy this great book!

Download link 1
Download link 2

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

David Stephenson - Pipeline Design for Water Engineers

David Stephenson - Pipeline Design for Water Engineers

David Stephenson - Pipeline Design for Water Engineers
Elsevier Science | 1981 | ISBN: 0444419918 | Pages: 244 | PDF | 7.36 MB

"... the book is at its best in the design and analysis sections and could stand on these alone as a well-stocked handbook with copious references for further study," commented the Journal of the National Water Council after publication of an earlier edition of Pipeline Design for Water Engineers.

This classic monograph has been revised and updated to take account of new developments in the field. Recent research in cavitation and flow control has prompted additional sections to be added. There are also new sections on supports to exposed pipes and secondary stress. Additional references and a new layout make up this edition. Some sections appearing in previous editions, noteably on pipe network systems analysis and optimization have been ommitted as they were considered more appropriate in the author's parallel book ``Pipeflow Analysis'' (Developments in Water Science, 19).

Thanks to original uploader!
Download link 1

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Environmental Engineering-Anil Kumar De

Environmental Engineering

Anil K. De, Arnab Kumar De, "Environmental Engineering"
New Age International | 2009-08-07 | ISBN: 8122426514 | 204 pages | PDF | 1,6 MB

This book is suitably designed for Polytechnic students of N-E; region in particular and in general for students all over India with the intention of fulfilling the mission of promoting environmental education and culture; as well serves as a textbook for full time courses in the educational institutions. The book introduces the basic concepts of environment; its physical features and human intervention factors in environment and also explains its various dimensions-ecology; air; water; soil and radioactive pollution; public health; resource conservation and management; environmental policies; etc.; Highlights of the book:; Exposure to basic concepts of environment in multidimensional aspects.; Subject matter is presented in a simple and lucid style throughout the book with less stress on technical bias.; Glossary of key terms (Appendix) is included for better comprehension.; Feedback exercises are included as a chapter to reinforce the understanding of the subject.

Enjoy this great book!


Download link 1

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Mechanisms in Advanced Organic Chemistry

Mechanisms in Advanced Organic Chemistry

R. P. Narain, "Mechanisms in Advanced Organic Chemistry"
New Age International | 2009-08-07 | ISBN: 8122426476 | 334 pages | PDF | 1,6 MB

For a very long time the need was felt by graduate and postgraduate students of Chemistry of almost all colleges and of Indian Universities for a book dealing with advanced mechanistic organic chemistry written in understandable language and with suitable examples which can be easily grasped to make their concept clear. Besides students; this has also been the requirement of teachers teaching advanced mechanistic organic chemistry.; Till about 1959 there appears to be the only book by E.S. Gould (Structure and Mechanism of Organic Chemistry) but the examples mentioned in it are so difficult at several places that they elude the comprehension of even teachers; not to talk of students. Around sixties appeared the book by Jerry March (Advanced Organic Chemistry; Reactions; Mechanism and Structure). It was definitely a much better advance than that of Gould; but it has been made so bulky that its cost has become prohibitive. It adores the racks and shelves of libraries. In view of the above difficulties of teacher and students; the present book has been brought out.; Some of its special chapters are the Pericyclic Reactions; which includes Cheletropic; Electrocyclic; sigmatropic and cycloaddition reactions. The concept of stereochemistry and conformation deserve special attention not because they cater to the needs of higher students; but they are immensely useful for candidates trying for UGC and CSIR sponsored competitive examinations; but also those preparing for Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commission Exams. The candidates will find the chapters immensely useful and is sure to rouse interest in them in knowing more about mechanistic chemistry.; Spectroscopy is another topic; a good knowledge of which is expected from any good chemist. The spectroscopy finds immense applications in the identification of several unknown compounds in the field of research and medicine. Here one has to be very careful in elucidating the correct structure of entities. Moreover; in every examination (Competitive or regular) one has to show his skill in the area of spectroscopy and therefore chapters on spectroscopy giving a clear and lucid account is also noteworthy.

Enjoy this great book!


Download link 1

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Solar and Geothermal Energy

Solar and Geothermal Energy

John Tabak, "Solar and Geothermal Energy"
Facts on File | 2009 | ISBN: 0816070865 | 206 pages | PDF | 5,6 MB

Solar energy and geothermal energy have a good deal in common. They are abundant and widely, if unevenly, distributed. They are two of the least environmentally disruptive sources of power available. They are also, for the most part, expensive to develop, and compared to more conventional sources of energy, relatively little power is produced from either one. "Solar and Geothermal Energy" describes two of the least objectionable means by which electricity is generated today. In addition to describing the nature of solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which these sources of energy can be harnessed, this accessible new book details how they are used in practice to supply electricity to the power markets. In particular, students are introduced to the difference between base load and peak power and some of the practical differences between harnessing an intermittent energy source (solar) and a source that can work virtually continuously (geothermal). Each section also contains a discussion of some of the ways that governmental policies have been used to encourage the growth of these sectors of the energy markets. An interview is included with John Farison, Director of Process Engineering for Calpine Corporation at the Geysers Geothermal Field, one of the world's largest and most productive geothermal facilities, in which he discusses some of the challenges of running and maintaining output at the facility.

Download link 1
Download link 2
Download link 3

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Nuclear Energy Ene

Nuclear Energy

John Tabak, "Nuclear Energy"
Facts on File | 2009-04-30 | ISBN: 0816070857 | 206 pages | PDF | 4,6 MB

Commercial nuclear power has long been one of the most controversial of all power-generating technologies, but the debate has not always been particularly informed. In order to understand the contribution that nuclear power makes today and its potential for the future, one must appreciate the various branches of physics, engineering, mathematics, economics, and the environment, as well as the way that power is supplied to the grid. It also helps to apply the same ideas and standards to the evaluation of competing technologies. Neither an endorsement nor a condemnation of nuclear power, "Nuclear Energy" provides objective information that is accessible - assuming only a modest knowledge of high school algebra on the part of the reader - and broad in scope. This new title discusses the physics and technology of energy production, reactor design, nuclear safety, the relationship between commercial nuclear power and nuclear proliferation, and attempts made by the United States to resolve the problem of nuclear waste disposal. It concludes by contrasting the nuclear policies of Germany, the United States, and France. Harold Denton, former Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is questioned about the commercial nuclear industry in the United States.

Enjoy this great book!

Download link 1
Download link 2

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Electrical Operation Of Electrostatic Precipitators (IEE Power and Energy)

Electrical Operation Of Electrostatic Precipitators (IEE Power and Energy)

Ken Parker, "Electrical Operation Of Electrostatic Precipitators (IEE Power and Energy)"
The Institution of Engineering and Technology | 2002-01-01 | ISBN: 0852961375 | 200 pages | PDF | 3,6 MB

The electrostatic precipitator remains one of the most cost-effective means of controlling the emission of particulates from most industrial processes. This manual should be of interest to both users and suppliers of electrostatic precipitators as well as advanced students on environmental based courses. The author identifies the physical and engineering basis for the development of electrical equipment for electrostatic precipitators and explores the technological factors which optimise the efficiency of the precipitator and hence minimise emissions, as well as future developments in the electrical field.

Also available:

Electricity Distribution Network Design, 2nd Edition - ISBN 9780863413087
Industrial Microwave Heating - ISBN 9780906048894

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET publishes more than 100 new titles every year; a rich mix of books, journals and magazines with a back catalogue of more than 350 books in 18 different subject areas including:

-Power & Energy
-Renewable Energy
-Radar, Sonar & Navigation
-Electromagnetics
-Electrical Measurement
-History of Technology
-Technology Management

Enjoy this great book!

Download link 1
Download link 2

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!

Lee Bosher - Hazards and the Built Environment: Adaptating and Attaining Built-in Resilience

Lee Bosher - Hazards and the Built Environment: Adaptating and Attaining Built-in Resilience

Lee Bosher - Hazards and the Built Environment: Adaptating and Attaining Built-in Resilience
Taylor & Francis | 2008 | ISBN: 0415427290 0415427304 | Pages: 382 | PDF | 4.21 MB

Presenting a range of multi-hazard adaptation issues, this book illustrates that non-structural as well as structural adaptations need to be considered in order to reduce the threat, and impact, of disasters in the built environment.

Thanks to original uploader!

Download link 1

Click Following Button to download!!!

Continue Reading...!