Introduction to renewable power systems and the environment with R / Miguel F. Acevedo.
| Author/creator | Acevedo, Miguel F. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2019] |
| Description | xvii, 439 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Environmental systems, the carbon cycle, and fossil fuels -- Fundamentals of DC electric circuits -- Thermodynamics -- Electrical storage elements, basics of AC circuits, and AC-DC conversion -- More thermodynamics state functions : entropy, enthalpy, and free energy -- Coal and steam based processes -- AC circuits and power -- Gas and liquid fuels : gas turbines and combustion engines -- Transformers and three phase circuits -- Power systems and the electric power grid -- Hydroelectric power generation -- Wind resources and wind power -- Solar resources and power from PV. |
| Abstract | This textbook introduces the fundamentals of renewable electrical power systems examining their direct relationships with the environment. It covers conventional power systems and opportunities for increased efficiencies and friendlier environmental interactions. While presenting state-of-the-art technology, the author uses a practical interdisciplinary approach explaining electrical, thermodynamics, and environmental topics within every chapter. This approach allows students to feel comfortable moving across these disciplines. The added value are the examples of software programs using open source systems which serve as learning tools for the concepts and techniques described in the book-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "A CRC title, part of the Taylor & Francis imprint, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, the academic division of T&F Informa plc." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017060764 |
| ISBN | 9781138197343 (hardback : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |