Renewable Energy Systems

Renewable Energy Systems
ISBN-10
0132622513
ISBN-13
9780132622516
Series
Renewable Energy Systems
Category
Clean energy
Pages
504
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Authors
Thomas L. Floyd, David Buchla, Thomas E. Kissell

Description

Renewable Energy Systems is an introductory text that offers broad coverage of all major renewable energy systems, resources, and related topics, such as wind turbines, solar energy, biomass, geothermal energy, water related power generation, fuel cells and generators. Teaching and Learning Experience The text provides readers the detailed, accessible overview needed to understand the breadth of renewable energy technologies and materials. Accessible presentation. Chapter and section openers, margin features, and clear presentation of physics and mathematics help students learn the subject matter. Applied practice. Section check-ups, worked examples, and coverage of key technologies show how technologies and materials are applied. Visually engaging. The text is loaded with illustrations, original drawings, and photographs in full color.

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