Energy Technology and Directions for the Future
Published on 23. February 2004
Book
Hardback
520 pages
978-0-12-248291-5 (ISBN)
Description
Energy Technology and Directions for the Future presents the fundamentals of energy for scientists and engineers. It is a survey of energy sources that will be available for use in the 21st century energy mix. The reader will learn about the history and science of several energy sources as well as the technology and social significance of energy. Themes in the book include thermodynamics, electricity distribution, geothermal energy, fossil fuels, solar energy, nuclear energy, alternate energy (wind, water, biomass), energy and society, energy and the environment, sustainable development, the hydrogen economy, and energy forecasting. The approach is designed to present an intellectually rich and interesting text that is also practical.This is accomplished by introducing basic concepts in the context of energy technologies and, where appropriate, in historical context. Scientific concepts are used to solve concrete engineering problems.
The technical level of presentation presumes that readers have completed college level physics with calculus and mathematics through calculus of several variables. The selection of topics is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to the language, concepts and techniques used in all major energy components that are expected to contribute to the 21st century energy mix. Future energy professionals will need to understand the origin and interactions of these energy components to thrive in an energy industry that is evolving from an industry dominated by fossil fuels to an industry working with many energy sources.
The technical level of presentation presumes that readers have completed college level physics with calculus and mathematics through calculus of several variables. The selection of topics is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to the language, concepts and techniques used in all major energy components that are expected to contribute to the 21st century energy mix. Future energy professionals will need to understand the origin and interactions of these energy components to thrive in an energy industry that is evolving from an industry dominated by fossil fuels to an industry working with many energy sources.
Reviews / Votes
"I recommend the book for anyone working in an energy related field who would like to get a better understanding of another part of the field or the subject of energy as a whole. Working engineers who would like a reference that crosses subject boundaries and collects important information about many of them in one place will find this book a useful reference. Educated readers who may not care about the equations presented, but still want a somewhat in-depth look at the subject of energy in its various forms and the problems faced to provide it can still get a good general understanding of the various forms of energy from this book. Students of any engineering or science discipline, who would like a good understanding of the various forms of energy, their production, and use, will find this book easily readable and immediately useful.? --Saeid Mokhatab, Advisor of Natural Gas Engineering Research Projects, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USAMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
- Serves as a bridge between learning fundamentals of science and mathematics in the freshman year to specializing in a particular discipline in upper division undergraduate programs in science & engineering
- Essential to faculty and students who want a relatively technical discussion of energy topics
- Only energy book that will provide a perspective of material to stimulate student interest in an emerging energy industry & provide future engineers with an expanded knowledge base
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
943 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-248291-5 (9780122482915)
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John R. Fanchi
Energy Technology and Directions for the Future
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10/2013
Academic Press
€73.95
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John R. Fanchi Phd
Energy Technology and Directions for the Future
Book
02/2004
Academic Press
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Person
John R. Fanchi is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Energy Institute at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He holds the Ross B. Matthews Chair of Petroleum Engineering and teaches courses in energy and engineering. Before this appointment, he taught petroleum and energy engineering courses at the Colorado School of Mines and worked in the technology centers of four energy companies (Chevron, Marathon, Cities Service and Getty). He is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and authored numerous books, including Integrated Reservoir Asset Management, Energy: Technology and Directions for the Future, Shared Earth Modeling, and Integrated Flow Modeling, all published with Elsevier.
Content
Introduction; Classical Energy; Heat Energy; Quantum Energy; Relativistic Quantum Energy; The Molecular Basis of Bioenergy; Origin of Cosmic Energy Sources; Origin of Terrestrial Energy Sources; Origin of Bioenergy Sources; Power Generation and Distribution; Fossil Energy; Nuclear Energy; Solar Energy; Renewable Energy; Alternative Energy and Conservation; The 21st Century Energy Mix.