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Hodge, B. K.

Alternative energy systems and applications / B. K. Hodge. - 2nd ed. - Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2017. - xvii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Energy usage in the United States and the world -- Fundamentals of turbomachinery -- Hydropower -- Wind energy -- Combustion turbines -- Solar energy fundamentals -- Active solar thermal applications -- Passive solar energy -- Photovoltaic systems -- Fuel cells -- Combined heat and power (CHP) systems -- Biomass -- Geothermal energy -- Ocean energy -- Nuclear energy -- Transportation and hybrid and electric vehicles -- Hydraulic fracturing, oil, natural gas, and the new reality.

The comprehensive guide to engineering alternative and renewable energy systems and applications updated for the latest trends and technologies This book was designed tohelp engineers develop new solutions for the current energy economy.

ISBN: 9781119109211 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2016049895

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Renewable energy sources.
Power resources.
Electric power systems.

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Index Terms--Genre/Form: --Text book

Dewey Class. No.: 333.794 / HOD