Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD
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If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.
This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.
It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition is your shortcut to a working knowledge of this timely topic.
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Stan Gibilisco. (2013). Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD. 2 McGraw Hill LLC.
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Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996."
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- DeMYSTiFieD fuels your knowledge of tricky subjects like alternative energy
If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.
This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.
It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:
- Passive solar heating
- Thermal-mass cooling
- Propulsion with biofuels
- Electric vehicles
- Large-scale hydropower
- Semiconductor lamps
- Geothermal power
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition is your shortcut to a working knowledge of this timely topic.
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This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.
It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:
- Passive solar heating
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- Chapter 1. Heating with Wood, Corn, and Coal
Chapter 2. Heating with Oil and Gas
Chapter 3. Heating and Cooling with Electricity
Chapter 4. Passive Solar Heating
Chapter 5. Advanced Indoor Climate Control
Chapter 6. Conventional Propulsion Methods
Chapter 7. Propulsion with Methane, Propane, and Biofuels
Chapter 8. Propulsion with Electricity, Hydrogen, and Fuel Cells
Chapter 9. Advanced Propulsion Methods
Chapter 10. Electricity from Fossil Fuels
Chapter 11. Electricity from Water and Wind
Chapter 12. Electricity from Atoms and the Sun
Chapter 13. Advanced Lighting Systems
Chapter 14. Advanced Electrification Methods
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