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Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi
| Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi |
| Autore | Fanchi John R |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.042 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FanchiChristopher J |
| Soggetto topico |
Renewable energy sources
Renewable energy |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 981-4434-68-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface to the Third Edition; Dedication; About the Authors; CONTENTS; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption Learning Objectives; 1.1 What is Energy?; 1.2 Historical Energy Consumption; 1.3 Energy Consumption and the Quality of Life; 1.4 Energy in Transition; 1.5 ""Decarbonization""; 1.6 Activities; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal Learning Objectives; 2.1 Geologic History of the Earth; 2.2 Origin of Coal; 2.3 Coal; 2.4 Distribution and Production of Coal; 2.4.1 Coal Distribution; 2.4.2 Coal Production; 2.5 Fossil Energy and Combustion; 2.6 Case Study: A Coal-Fired Power Plant; 2.7 Coal Gas
2.7.1 Global Distribution of Coal Gas2.8 Activities; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas Learning Objectives; 3.1 Geology of Oil and Gas Reservoirs; 3.1.1 Rock Attributes; 3.1.2 Depositional Environment; 3.2 Origin of Oil and Gas; 3.2.1 Biogenic Theory; 3.2.2 Abiogenic Theory; 3.3 Oil and Gas Reservoirs and Reserves; 3.3.1 Resource Pyramid; 3.3.2 Reserves; 3.4 Classification of Oil and Gas; 3.5 Shale Oil, Tar Sands and Extra Heavy Oil; 3.6 Unconventional Gas; 3.6.1 Gas Hydrates; 3.6.2 Tight Gas Sands and Shale Gas; 3.7 Global Distribution of Oil and Gas; 3.8 Activities 4 Peak Oil Learning Objectives4.1 Oil and Gas Production; 4.1.1 History of Drilling Methods; 4.1.2 Modern Drilling Methods; 4.1.3 Hydraulic Fracturing; 4.1.4 Production System; 4.1.5 Processing and Transport; 4.1.6 Power Plants; 4.2 Global Oil and Gas Production and Consumption; 4.3 The First Oil Crisis; 4.3.1 Events Leading Up to the Crisis; 4.3.2 The Arab Oil Embargo; 4.4 The Price of Oil; 4.4.1 How Does Oil Price Affect Oil Recovery?; 4.4.2 How High Can Oil Prices Go?; 4.5 Hubbert's Oil Supply Forecast; 4.5.1 World Oil Production Rate Peak; 4.5.2 World Per Capita Oil Production Rate Peak 4.6 Environmental Issues4.7 Activities; 5 Nuclear Energy Learning Objectives; 5.1 History of Nuclear Energy; 5.1.1 Discovery of the Nucleus; 5.1.2 Radioactivity; 5.1.3 History of Nuclear Power; 5.2 Nuclear Reactors; 5.2.1 Nuclear Fission Reactors; 5.2.2 Availability of Nuclear Fuel; 5.2.3 Nuclear Fusion Reactors; 5.2.4 ITER: A Prototype Nuclear Fusion Reactor; 5.3 Global Dependence on Nuclear Power; 5.4 Nuclear Energy and the Environment; 5.4.1 Nuclear Fission; 5.4.2 Radioactive Waste; 5.4.3 Containment Failure; 5.4.4 Nuclear Fallout; 5.4.5 Nuclear Winter; 5.4.6 Nuclear Fusion; 5.5 Activities 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy Learning Objectives6.1 Source of Solar Energy; 6.2 Energy Conversion Efficiency and Intermittency; 6.3 Passive Solar Energy; 6.3.1 Roof Overhang; 6.3.2 Thermal Conductivity and Insulation; 6.4 Active Solar Energy; 6.4.1 Solar Heat Collectors; 6.5 Solar Power Plants; 6.5.1 Solar Power Tower; 6.5.2 Solar Electric Generating Systems; 6.5.3 Concentrating Solar Power; 6.5.4 Case Study: Spanish Solar Power; 6.6 Solar Electric Technology; 6.6.1 Photoelectric Effect; 6.6.2 Photovoltaics; 6.7 Activities; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy Learning Objectives 7.1 History of Wind Power |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462794303321 |
Fanchi John R
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| Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi
| Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi |
| Autore | Fanchi John R |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.042 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FanchiChristopher J |
| Soggetto topico |
Renewable energy sources
Renewable energy |
| ISBN | 981-4434-68-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface to the Third Edition; Dedication; About the Authors; CONTENTS; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption Learning Objectives; 1.1 What is Energy?; 1.2 Historical Energy Consumption; 1.3 Energy Consumption and the Quality of Life; 1.4 Energy in Transition; 1.5 ""Decarbonization""; 1.6 Activities; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal Learning Objectives; 2.1 Geologic History of the Earth; 2.2 Origin of Coal; 2.3 Coal; 2.4 Distribution and Production of Coal; 2.4.1 Coal Distribution; 2.4.2 Coal Production; 2.5 Fossil Energy and Combustion; 2.6 Case Study: A Coal-Fired Power Plant; 2.7 Coal Gas
2.7.1 Global Distribution of Coal Gas2.8 Activities; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas Learning Objectives; 3.1 Geology of Oil and Gas Reservoirs; 3.1.1 Rock Attributes; 3.1.2 Depositional Environment; 3.2 Origin of Oil and Gas; 3.2.1 Biogenic Theory; 3.2.2 Abiogenic Theory; 3.3 Oil and Gas Reservoirs and Reserves; 3.3.1 Resource Pyramid; 3.3.2 Reserves; 3.4 Classification of Oil and Gas; 3.5 Shale Oil, Tar Sands and Extra Heavy Oil; 3.6 Unconventional Gas; 3.6.1 Gas Hydrates; 3.6.2 Tight Gas Sands and Shale Gas; 3.7 Global Distribution of Oil and Gas; 3.8 Activities 4 Peak Oil Learning Objectives4.1 Oil and Gas Production; 4.1.1 History of Drilling Methods; 4.1.2 Modern Drilling Methods; 4.1.3 Hydraulic Fracturing; 4.1.4 Production System; 4.1.5 Processing and Transport; 4.1.6 Power Plants; 4.2 Global Oil and Gas Production and Consumption; 4.3 The First Oil Crisis; 4.3.1 Events Leading Up to the Crisis; 4.3.2 The Arab Oil Embargo; 4.4 The Price of Oil; 4.4.1 How Does Oil Price Affect Oil Recovery?; 4.4.2 How High Can Oil Prices Go?; 4.5 Hubbert's Oil Supply Forecast; 4.5.1 World Oil Production Rate Peak; 4.5.2 World Per Capita Oil Production Rate Peak 4.6 Environmental Issues4.7 Activities; 5 Nuclear Energy Learning Objectives; 5.1 History of Nuclear Energy; 5.1.1 Discovery of the Nucleus; 5.1.2 Radioactivity; 5.1.3 History of Nuclear Power; 5.2 Nuclear Reactors; 5.2.1 Nuclear Fission Reactors; 5.2.2 Availability of Nuclear Fuel; 5.2.3 Nuclear Fusion Reactors; 5.2.4 ITER: A Prototype Nuclear Fusion Reactor; 5.3 Global Dependence on Nuclear Power; 5.4 Nuclear Energy and the Environment; 5.4.1 Nuclear Fission; 5.4.2 Radioactive Waste; 5.4.3 Containment Failure; 5.4.4 Nuclear Fallout; 5.4.5 Nuclear Winter; 5.4.6 Nuclear Fusion; 5.5 Activities 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy Learning Objectives6.1 Source of Solar Energy; 6.2 Energy Conversion Efficiency and Intermittency; 6.3 Passive Solar Energy; 6.3.1 Roof Overhang; 6.3.2 Thermal Conductivity and Insulation; 6.4 Active Solar Energy; 6.4.1 Solar Heat Collectors; 6.5 Solar Power Plants; 6.5.1 Solar Power Tower; 6.5.2 Solar Electric Generating Systems; 6.5.3 Concentrating Solar Power; 6.5.4 Case Study: Spanish Solar Power; 6.6 Solar Electric Technology; 6.6.1 Photoelectric Effect; 6.6.2 Photovoltaics; 6.7 Activities; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy Learning Objectives 7.1 History of Wind Power |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786969103321 |
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Fanchi John R
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| Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Energy in the 21st century / / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi
| Energy in the 21st century / / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi |
| Autore | Fanchi John R |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.042 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FanchiChristopher J |
| Soggetto topico |
Renewable energy sources
Renewable energy |
| ISBN | 981-4434-68-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface to the Third Edition; Dedication; About the Authors; CONTENTS; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption Learning Objectives; 1.1 What is Energy?; 1.2 Historical Energy Consumption; 1.3 Energy Consumption and the Quality of Life; 1.4 Energy in Transition; 1.5 ""Decarbonization""; 1.6 Activities; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal Learning Objectives; 2.1 Geologic History of the Earth; 2.2 Origin of Coal; 2.3 Coal; 2.4 Distribution and Production of Coal; 2.4.1 Coal Distribution; 2.4.2 Coal Production; 2.5 Fossil Energy and Combustion; 2.6 Case Study: A Coal-Fired Power Plant; 2.7 Coal Gas
2.7.1 Global Distribution of Coal Gas2.8 Activities; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas Learning Objectives; 3.1 Geology of Oil and Gas Reservoirs; 3.1.1 Rock Attributes; 3.1.2 Depositional Environment; 3.2 Origin of Oil and Gas; 3.2.1 Biogenic Theory; 3.2.2 Abiogenic Theory; 3.3 Oil and Gas Reservoirs and Reserves; 3.3.1 Resource Pyramid; 3.3.2 Reserves; 3.4 Classification of Oil and Gas; 3.5 Shale Oil, Tar Sands and Extra Heavy Oil; 3.6 Unconventional Gas; 3.6.1 Gas Hydrates; 3.6.2 Tight Gas Sands and Shale Gas; 3.7 Global Distribution of Oil and Gas; 3.8 Activities 4 Peak Oil Learning Objectives4.1 Oil and Gas Production; 4.1.1 History of Drilling Methods; 4.1.2 Modern Drilling Methods; 4.1.3 Hydraulic Fracturing; 4.1.4 Production System; 4.1.5 Processing and Transport; 4.1.6 Power Plants; 4.2 Global Oil and Gas Production and Consumption; 4.3 The First Oil Crisis; 4.3.1 Events Leading Up to the Crisis; 4.3.2 The Arab Oil Embargo; 4.4 The Price of Oil; 4.4.1 How Does Oil Price Affect Oil Recovery?; 4.4.2 How High Can Oil Prices Go?; 4.5 Hubbert's Oil Supply Forecast; 4.5.1 World Oil Production Rate Peak; 4.5.2 World Per Capita Oil Production Rate Peak 4.6 Environmental Issues4.7 Activities; 5 Nuclear Energy Learning Objectives; 5.1 History of Nuclear Energy; 5.1.1 Discovery of the Nucleus; 5.1.2 Radioactivity; 5.1.3 History of Nuclear Power; 5.2 Nuclear Reactors; 5.2.1 Nuclear Fission Reactors; 5.2.2 Availability of Nuclear Fuel; 5.2.3 Nuclear Fusion Reactors; 5.2.4 ITER: A Prototype Nuclear Fusion Reactor; 5.3 Global Dependence on Nuclear Power; 5.4 Nuclear Energy and the Environment; 5.4.1 Nuclear Fission; 5.4.2 Radioactive Waste; 5.4.3 Containment Failure; 5.4.4 Nuclear Fallout; 5.4.5 Nuclear Winter; 5.4.6 Nuclear Fusion; 5.5 Activities 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy Learning Objectives6.1 Source of Solar Energy; 6.2 Energy Conversion Efficiency and Intermittency; 6.3 Passive Solar Energy; 6.3.1 Roof Overhang; 6.3.2 Thermal Conductivity and Insulation; 6.4 Active Solar Energy; 6.4.1 Solar Heat Collectors; 6.5 Solar Power Plants; 6.5.1 Solar Power Tower; 6.5.2 Solar Electric Generating Systems; 6.5.3 Concentrating Solar Power; 6.5.4 Case Study: Spanish Solar Power; 6.6 Solar Electric Technology; 6.6.1 Photoelectric Effect; 6.6.2 Photovoltaics; 6.7 Activities; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy Learning Objectives 7.1 History of Wind Power |
| Altri titoli varianti | Energy in the twenty-first century |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910807339703321 |
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Fanchi John R
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| Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi
| Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi |
| Autore | Fanchi John R |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (380 p.) |
| Disciplina |
333.79
621.042 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FanchiChristopher J |
| Soggetto topico |
Power resources
Energy development |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-14496-4
9786613144966 981-4322-05-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; CONTENTS; About the Authors; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas; 4 Peak Oil; 5 Nuclear Energy; 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy; 8 Renewable Energy - Energy from Water; 9 Renewable Energy - Bioenergy and Synfuels; 10 Energy Carrier, Energy Storage and Hybrid Energy Systems; 11 Electricity Generation and Distribution; 12 Energy Economics; 13 Future Issues - Geopolitics of Energy; 14 Future Issues - Energy Forecasts; Appendix A; Appendix B
Appendix CReferences; Index |
| Altri titoli varianti | Energy in the twenty-first century |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910464545803321 |
|
Fanchi John R
|
||
| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi
| Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi |
| Autore | Fanchi John R |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (380 p.) |
| Disciplina |
333.79
621.042 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FanchiChristopher J |
| Soggetto topico |
Power resources
Energy development |
| ISBN |
1-283-14496-4
9786613144966 981-4322-05-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; CONTENTS; About the Authors; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas; 4 Peak Oil; 5 Nuclear Energy; 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy; 8 Renewable Energy - Energy from Water; 9 Renewable Energy - Bioenergy and Synfuels; 10 Energy Carrier, Energy Storage and Hybrid Energy Systems; 11 Electricity Generation and Distribution; 12 Energy Economics; 13 Future Issues - Geopolitics of Energy; 14 Future Issues - Energy Forecasts; Appendix A; Appendix B
Appendix CReferences; Index |
| Altri titoli varianti | Energy in the twenty-first century |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789071703321 |
|
Fanchi John R
|
||
| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Energy in the 21st century / / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi
| Energy in the 21st century / / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi |
| Autore | Fanchi John R |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (380 p.) |
| Disciplina |
333.79
621.042 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FanchiChristopher J |
| Soggetto topico |
Power resources
Energy development |
| ISBN |
1-283-14496-4
9786613144966 981-4322-05-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; CONTENTS; About the Authors; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas; 4 Peak Oil; 5 Nuclear Energy; 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy; 8 Renewable Energy - Energy from Water; 9 Renewable Energy - Bioenergy and Synfuels; 10 Energy Carrier, Energy Storage and Hybrid Energy Systems; 11 Electricity Generation and Distribution; 12 Energy Economics; 13 Future Issues - Geopolitics of Energy; 14 Future Issues - Energy Forecasts; Appendix A; Appendix B
Appendix CReferences; Index |
| Altri titoli varianti | Energy in the twenty-first century |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825756803321 |
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Fanchi John R
|
||
| Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific Pub. Co., 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||