Overview
Recognizes and addresses the dynamic interconnection of energy, environment and ecosystems
Thoroughly examines the basics of the environment, and the mix of conventional and renewable power systems needed to pursue a sustainable future
Emphasizes the relationship of scientific principles and practical engineering solutions
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
The authors begin with a broad introductory chapter on sustainable energy and the environment, classifying energy resources, cataloging environmental degradations, and outlining the concepts and practices of sustainability. In Chapters Two and Three, they summarize the basic constituents of the environment, the biosphere and its natural cycles, and offer a model of Earth’s planetary temperatures and the greenhouse effect. Chapters Four and Five outline conventional energy and power systems, and related environmental degradations. The next several chapters cover clean coal technologies for power generation, and discuss sustainable energy and power technologies based on both thermal and photovoltaic solar energy, along with biomass and wind. The final chapters examine in depth the management of waste and water, pollution control and energy conservation.
The book introduces a unique approach to sustainability and energy conservation which emphasizes the relationships between underlying scientific principles and practical applications employed in engineering solutions. All this is offered in a form that matches the requirements of college-level environmental science and engineering courses.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
K.S. Reddy, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras, Chennai is specialist in solar energy, energy efficiency and environment. Presently, he is also honorary professor at University of Exeter, U.K. and Adjunct Professor, CEERI-CSIR. He has authored more than 150 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. Dr. Reddy has executed several research projects on solar energy sponsored by various national and international agencies. He is actively involved in development of Concentrating Solar Power technologies in India. He has filed couple of patents on solar CPV and CSP systems. He is associated with several industries on power generation, process heat, energy efficiency & conservation and characterization of engineering materials. He has also organized several national and international workshops on advanced renewable energy technologies at IIT Madras.
Kshitij Kaushik, Associate Vice President in Sky Power in Canada is specialized in energy efficiency and solar photovoltaic. He is co-author in one book and has contributed research articles in reputed international journals.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Sustainable Energy and the Environment: A Clean Technology Approach
Authors: N.D. Kaushika, K.S. Reddy, Kshitij Kaushik
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29446-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)
Copyright Information: Capital Publishing Company 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-29444-5Published: 11 May 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-29446-9Published: 02 May 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 242
Number of Illustrations: 83 b/w illustrations, 2 illustrations in colour
Additional Information: Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company
Topics: Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Earth System Sciences, Energy Efficiency, Ecosystems, Climate Change Management and Policy, Biodiversity