Title Energy systems engineering: evaluation and implementation / Francis Vanek, Louis Albright, Largus Angenent

Edition 3rd edition Published New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2016] ©2016

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Description 1 online resource (736 pages) : illustrations Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface to the Third Edition -- Acknowledgments -- Note to Instructors -- 1 Introduction -- 1-1 Overview -- 1-2 Introduction -- 1-3 Relationship between Energy, Population, and Wealth -- 1-4 Pressures Facing World due to Energy Consumption -- 1-5 Energy Issues and the Contents of This Book -- 1-6 Units of Measure Used in Energy Systems -- 1-7 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 2 Systems and Policy Tools -- 2-1 Overview -- 2-2 Introduction -- 2-3 Fundamentals of the Systems Approach -- 2-4 Other Systems Tools Applied to Energy -- 2-5 Other Tools for Energy Systems -- 2-6 Energy Policy as a Catalyst for the Pursuit of Sustainability -- 2-7 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 3 Engineering Economic Tools -- 3-1 Overview -- 3-2 Introduction -- 3-3 Economic Analysis of Energy Projects and Systems -- 3-4 Direct versus External Costs and Benefits -- 3-5 Intervention in Energy Investments to Achieve Social Aims -- 3-6 NPV Case Study Example -- 3-7 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 4 Climate Change and Climate Modeling -- 4-1 Overview -- 4-2 Introduction -- 4-3 Modeling Climate and Climate Change -- 4-4 Climate in the Future -- 4-5 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 5 Fossil Fuel Resources -- 5-1 Overview -- 5-2 Introduction -- 5-3 Decline of Conventional Fossil Fuels and a Possible Transition to Nonconventional Alternatives -- 5-4 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 6 Stationary Combustion Systems -- 6-1 Overview -- 6-2 Introduction -- 6-3 Fundamentals of Combustion Cycle Calculation -- 6-4 Advanced Combustion Cycles for Maximum Efficiency -- 6-5 Economic Analysis of Stationary Combustion Systems -- 6-6 Incorporating Environmental Considerations into Combustion Project Cost Analysis -- 6-7 Reducing CO[sub (2)] by Combusting Nonfossil Fuels or Capturing Emissions -- 6-8 Systems Issues in Combustion in the Future -- 6-9 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Natural Gas -- 6-10 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 7 Carbon Sequestration -- 7-1 Overview -- 7-2 Introduction -- 7-3 Indirect Sequestration -- 7-4 Geological Storage of CO[sub(2)] -- 7-5 Sequestration through Conversion of CO[sub(2)] into Inert Materials 7-6 Direct Removal of CO[sub(2)] from Atmosphere for Sequestration -- 7-7 Overall Comparison of Sequestration Options -- 7-8 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 8 Nuclear Energy Systems -- 8-1 Overview -- 8-2 Introduction -- 8-3 Nuclear Reactions and Nuclear Resources -- 8-4 Reactor Designs: Mature Technologies and Emerging Alternatives -- 8-5 Nuclear Fusion -- 8-6 Nuclear Energy and Society: Environmental, Political, and Security Issues -- 8-7 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Nuclear Fission -- 8-8 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 9 The Solar Resource -- 9-1 Overview -- 9-2 Introduction -- 9-3 Definition of Solar Geometric Terms and Calculation of Sun's Position by Time of Day -- 9-4 Effect of Diffusion on Solar Performance -- 9-5 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 10 Solar Photovoltaic Technologies -- 10-1 Overview -- 10-2 Introduction -- 10-3 Fundamentals of PV Cell Performance -- 10-4 Design and Operation of Practical PV Systems -- 10-5 Life-Cycle Energy and Environmental Considerations -- 10-6 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Solar PV -- 10-7 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 11 Active Solar Thermal Applications -- 11-1 Overview -- 11-2 Symbols Used in This Chapter -- 11-3 General Comments -- 11-4 Flat-Plate Solar Collectors -- 11-5 Concentrating Collectors -- 11-6 Heat Transfer in Flat-Plate Solar Collectors -- 11-7 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 12 Passive Solar Thermal Applications -- 12-1 Overview -- 12-2 Symbols Used in This Chapter -- 12-3 General Comments -- 12-4 Thermal Comfort Considerations -- 12-5 Building Enclosure Considerations -- 12-6 Heating Degree Days and Seasonal Heat Requirements -- 12-7 Types of Passive Solar Heating Systems -- 12-8 Solar Transmission through Windows -- 12-9 Load:Collector Ratio Method for Analysis -- 12-10 Conservation Factor Addendum to the LCR Method -- 12-11 Load:Collector Ratio Method for Design -- 12-12 Passive Ventilation by Thermal Buoyancy -- 12-13 Designing Window Overhangs for Passive Solar Systems -- 12-14 Summary -- References -- Exercises -- 13 Wind Energy Systems -- 13-1 Overview -- 13-2 Introduction -- 13-3 Using Wind Data to Evaluate a Potential Location -- 13-4 Estimating Output from a Specific Turbine for a Proposed Site -- 13-5 Turbine Design 13-6 Economic and Social Dimensions of Wind Energy Feasibility -- 13-7 Representative Levelized Cost Calculation for Electricity from Utility-Scale Wind -- 13-8 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 14 Bioenergy Resources and Systems -- 14-1 Overview -- 14-2 Introduction -- 14-3 Biomass -- 14-4 Platforms -- 14-5 Alcohol -- 14-6 Biodiesel -- 14-7 Methane and Hydrogen (Biogas) -- 14-8 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 15 Transportation Energy Technologies -- 15-1 Overview -- 15-2 Introduction -- 15-3 Vehicle Design Considerations and Alternative Propulsion Designs -- 15-4 Alternatives to ICEVs: Alternative Fuels and Propulsion Platforms -- 15-5 Well-to-Wheel Analysis as a Means of Comparing Alternatives -- 15-6 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 16 Systems Perspective on Transportation Energy -- 16-1 Overview -- 16-2 Introduction -- 16-3 Recent Trends and Current Assessment of Energy Use in Transportation Systems -- 16-4 Applying a Systems Approach to Transportation Energy -- 16-5 Understanding Transition Pathways for New Technology -- 16-6 Toward a Policy for Future Transportation Energy from a Systems Perspective -- 16-7 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercises -- 17 Conclusion: Creating the Twenty-First-Century Energy System -- 17-1 Overview -- 17-2 Introduction: Energy in the Context of the Economic-Ecologic Conflict -- 17-3 Sustainable Energy for Developing Countries -- 17-4 Pathways to a Sustainable Energy Future: A Case Study -- 17-5 The Role of the Energy Professional in Creating the Energy Systems of the Future -- 17-6 Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- Exercise -- A: Perpetual Julian Date Calendar -- B: LCR Table -- C: CF Table -- D: Numerical Answers to Select Problems -- E: Common Conversions -- F: Information about Thermodynamic Constants -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z Summary Fully updated to cover the latest energy systems and technologies, this edition offers a balanced analytical approach to assessing options and making decisions about energy systems, while emphasizing a portfolio approach in which a range of energy options are employed rather than one technology Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes In English E-publication PDF Subject Power (Mechanics) Energy conservation. Conservation of Energy Resources energy conservation. Energy conservation Power (Mechanics) Form Electronic book Author Albright, Louis, author Angenent, Largus, author ISBN 9781259585104 1259585107 1259585093 9781259585098

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