Sustainable Energy
Engineering Fundamentals and Applications

An introduction to sustainable energy with coding examples, real-world case studies, video solutions, and over 160 end-of-chapter problems.

Serdar Celik (Author)

9781316517383, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 19 January 2023

400 pages
28.6 x 22.2 x 2.5 cm, 1.36 kg

'In these times of global upheaval arising from catastrophic climate events and/or geopolitical conflicts, we have been forced to contend with high prices of fuels and looming energy deficits. Professor Celik's book offers engineering-based solutions for the world's current and future energy needs by transitioning away from major reliance on fossil fuels to clean and renewable technologies.' Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach

This comprehensive guide to sustainable energy builds robust connections between abstract theory and practical applications, providing students with a global perspective on this most timely subject. Includes a succinct refresher on essential thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, giving students a solid foundation on which to build. Introduces technologies for hydropower, biomass, geothermal, ocean, solar and wind energy, and fuel cells, with material on nuclear energy, fossil fuel generation and future energy directions, providing a consistent framework for analyzing past, present and future energy systems. Provides coding examples, and real-world case studies, giving students experience in applying theory to practice. Supported by topics for classroom debate, video solutions, and links to online resources, to interactively engage students and inspire further exploration. With a consistent structure and pedagogy, over 160 end-of-chapter problems, and solutions for instructors, this is the ideal introduction for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and a resource for energy professionals.

Preface
1. A broad spectrum introduction
2. The concept of sustainability
3. Theoretical basics: electrical, chemical, thermal, and fluids
4. Fossil fuels
5. Nuclear energy
6. Renewable energy resources
7. Biomass
8. Geothermal energy
9. Hydropower
10. Ocean energy
11. Solar energy
12. Wind energy
13. Energy storage
14. Energy efficiency
15. Future prospects
Index.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Energy technology & engineering [TH], Engineering: general [TBC]