The Future of Energy

A balanced presentation of the sources, technologies, and trade-offs of the options available to meet the world's energy needs — including existing fossil fuels and emerging renewable energy sources

Brian F. Towler (Author)

9780128010273

Paperback, published 7 July 2014

390 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.39 kg

" According to the Towler principle, 'It is not possible to extract energy from the environment without having an impact on the environment.'...Summing Up: Recommended." --Choice

Approx.378 pages

Chapter 1. The History and Culture of Energy Chapter 2. How is Energy MeasuredChapter 3. Energy Science and ThermodynamicsChapter 4. Environmental issuesChapter 5. Crude OilChapter 6. Natural GasChapter 7. Nuclear EnergyChapter 8. Solar PowerChapter 9. Wind EnergyChapter 10. HydroelectricityChapter 11. GeothermalChapter 12. Ethanol, Biodiesel and BiomassChapter 13. Coal and Clean Coal TechnologiesChapter 14. Carbon Capture and SequestrationChapter 15. HydrogenChapter 16. The Future of Energy

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Fossil fuel technologies [THF], Energy industries & utilities [KNB]