R. Dhupper, "Textbook On Energy Resources And Management "
English | ISBN: 8123925751 | 2015 | 226 pages | EPUB | 6 MB
English | ISBN: 8123925751 | 2015 | 226 pages | EPUB | 6 MB
This book has been divided into ten chapters. Chapter 1 explains the general introduction of alternate energy resources and also the need for public awareness regarding the scope of electricity production from alternate energy resources. Chapter 2 discusses coal as an energy source along with the issues associated with its use and overexploitation. Chapter 3 discusses petroleum, natural gas and refinery products, their origin, principal products, properties, composition and uses. In Chapter 4 various aspects of wind energy, its basic principle, conversion system, energy conversion alternatives, basic components of a wind energy conversion system and classification have been discussed. Chapter 5 elaborates on hydropower projects in India and components of hydroelectric plants. It also explains classification of hydroelectric power plants and environmental aspects. Various aspects of magnetohydrodynamics (MHO) energy conversion, its principles, construction, power cycle for MHO generator
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