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Sustainable Power Generation
Current Status, Future Challenges, and Perspectives
A comprehensive guide on the key aspects of electricity generation and its transition to future models.
Nikolay Belyakov (Author)
9780128170120
Paperback, published 12 June 2019
620 pages, Approx. 300 illustrations
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.8 cm, 1.13 kg
Approx.594 pages
Part 1: Introduction to energy and energy systems1. Concept of energy2. Evaluation of energy resources3. Energy system and basic electricity market Part 2: Sustainable energy and power generation4. The system boundaries of sustainability5. Sustainable Energy Development6. Power system and the environment Part 3: Thermal power as a bridging technology towards sustainability7. Concept of a thermal power plant8. Efficient and clean combustion of fossil fuels within boiler island9. Power island and balance of plant10. Fossil energy economics and project lifecycle Part 4: Past, present, and future of sustainable nuclear power11. Nuclear energy12. Modern nuclear power plant13. Development of sustainable nuclear power plant project Part 5: Sustainable hydropower14. Traditional hydropower plant technology15. Hydropower project lifecycle Part 6: Emerging sustainable energy systems16. Wind energy17. Solar energy18. Energy from municipal solid waste19. Bioenergy20. Geothermal energy21. Ocean energy conversion Part 7: Future of sustainable power generation22. Can we build a sustainable power generation system?23. Sustainable electricity management beyond generation24. Transitions towards a sustainable power generation system of the future
Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Electric motors [THRM]
