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Non Conventional Energy Resources

Non Conventional Energy Resources

Author(s):
  • Sobh Nath Singh
  • Author: Sobh Nath Singh
    • ISBN:9789332543577
    • 10 Digit ISBN:9332543577
    • Price:Rs. 595.00
    • Pages:570
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    With energy sustainability at the forefront of public discussion worldwide, there is a vital requirement to foster an understanding of safe alternative  sources of energy  such as solar and wind power. Tailored to the requirements of undergraduate students of  engineering, Non-conventional Energy Resources  provides a  comprehensive coverage of the basic principles, working and utilization of all key renewable power sources—solar, wind, hydel, biomass, hyower and fuel cells.  The book also consists of several solved  and unsolved questions for thorough practice and revision.


     

    Table of Content

    • Chapter 1 - NCER-An Overview
    • Chapter 2 - Energy from the Sun
    • Chapter 3 - Solar Thermal Energy Collectors
    • Chapter 4 - Solar Cells
    • Chapter 5 - Hydrogen Energy
    • Chapter 6 - Wind Energy
    • Chapter 7 - Geothermal Energy
    • Chapter 8 - Solid Waste and Agricultural Refuse
    • Chapter 9 - Biomass Energy
    • Chapter 10 - Biogas Energy
    • Chapter 11 - Tidal Energy
    • Chapter 12 - Sea Wave Energy
    • Chapter 13 - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
    • Chapter 14 - Fuel Cell
    • Chapter 15 - Magnetohydrodynamic(MHD) Power Generation
    • Chapter 16 - Thermoelectric converters
    • Chapter 17 - Thermionic converters
    • Chapter 18 - Concept of Energy conservation and Energy Management
    • Chapter 19 - Energy Conservation and Management in different Energy Activity Sector
    • Appendix: MCQs chapter-wise
    • Appendix: MCQs on Energy Systems
    • Appendix: Terms and Definition
    • Bibliography
    • Index
     

    Salient Features

    *Extensive coverage on:
    * Energy Management and Conservation
    * Fuel Cells
    * Solar and Thermal Cells
    * Exclusive chapter on Solid Wastes and Agricultural Refuse
    * Provides  the latest statistics from the energy sector in India 
    * Excellent Pedagogy: 
    * More than 60 solved questions 
    * More than 300 unsolved questions 
    * More than 200 multiple-choice questions