Energy and power generation handbook established and emerging technologies
Title:
Energy and power generation handbook established and emerging technologies
Author:
Rao, K. R., 1933-
Publication Information:
New York, N.Y. (ASME, Three Park Avenue. New York, NY 10016) : American Society of Mechanical Engineers, c2011.
Physical Description:
1 electronic text (various pagings) : ill., digital file.
Contents:
1. Some solar related technologies and their applications / Robert Boehm -- 2. Solar energy applications and comparisons / Yong X. Tao and Rambod Rayegan -- 3. Solar thermal power plants: from endangered species to bulk power production in sun belt regions / Manuel Romero and José González-Aguilar -- 4. Solar energy applications in India / Rangan Banerjee -- 5. Solar energy applications: the future (with comparisons) / Luis A. Bon Rocafort and W.J. O'Donnell -- 6. Role of NASA in photovoltaic and wind energy / Sheila G. Bailey and Larry A. Viterna -- 7. Scope of wind energy generation technologies / Jose Zayas -- 8. Wind energy in the U.S. / Thomas Baldwin and Gary Seifert -- 9. Wind energy research in the Netherlands / Peter Eecen -- 10. Role of wind energy technology in India and neighboring countries / M.P. Ramesh -- 11. Hydro power generation: global and US perspective / Stephen D. Spain -- 12. Hydro power generation in India - status and challenges / Dharam Vir Thareja -- 13. Challenges and opportunities in tidal and wave power / Paul T. Jacobson -- 14. Bioenergy including biomass and biofuels / T.R. Miles -- 15. Utilizing waste materials as a source of alternative energy: benefits and challenges / T. Terry Tousey -- 16. Geothermal energy and power development / Lisa Shevenell and Curt Robinson -- 17. Development of advanced ultra supercritical coal fired steam generators for operation above 700 degrees C / Paul S. Weitzel and James M. Tanzosh --
18. Carbon capture for coal-fired utility power generation: B&W's perspective / D.K. McDonald and C.W. Poling -- 19. Petroleum dependence, biofuels - economies of scope and scale; us and global perspective / James L. Williams and Mark Jenner -- 20. Coal gasification / Ravi K. Agrawal -- 21. Construction of new nuclear power plants: lessons to be learned from the past / Roger F. Reedy -- 22. Nuclear power industry response to materials degradation - a critical review / Peter Riccardella and Dennis Weakland -- 23. New generation reactors / Wolfgang Hoffelner, Robert Bratton, Hardayal Mehta, Kunio Hasegawa and D. Keith Morton -- 24. Preserving nuclear power's place in a balanced power generation policy / Owen Hedden -- 25. Steam turbine and generator inspection and condition assessment / Lawrence D. Nottingham -- 26. Steam turbines for power generation / Harry F. Martin -- 27. Combined cycle power plant / Meherwan P. Boyce -- 28. Hydro Tasmania - King Island case study / Simon Gamble, Marian Piekutowski and Ryan Willems -- 29. Heat exchangers in power generation / Stanley Yokell and Carl F. Andreone -- 30. Water cooled steam surface condensers / K.P. (Kris) Singh -- 31. Toward energy efficient manufacturing enterprises / Kevin W. Lyons, Ram D. Sriram, Lalit Chordia and Alexander Weissman -- 32. The role of nano-technology for energy and power generation: nano-coatings and material / Douglas E. Wolfe and Timothy J. Eden -- Index.
Abstract:
This comprehensive reference contains contributions by over 50 experts from around the world. Topics cover aspects of power generation from all known sources of energy around the globe, including solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave power, bio energy (including bio-mass and bio-fuels), waste-material, geothermal, fossil, petroleum, gas and nuclear. Nanotechnology and the role of NASA in photovoltaic and wind energy are also covered. A unique aspect of this publication is its foundation in scholarly discussions and expert opinions, enabling the reader to make decisions regarding which energy source(s) may be used in a given situation. The handbook, with nearly 700 pages, includes about 1,250 references and over 750 figures, tables and pictures as well as an extensive index. A brief biographical sketch is also included for each contributing author.
Subject Term:
Genre:
Added Author:
Added Corporate Author:
Electronic Access:
ASME http://ebooks.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/book.aspx?bookid=312