Energy systems and sustainability : power for a sustainable future /
edited by Bob Everett [and others].
- 2nd ed.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, in association with the Open University, 2012.
- xiii, 654 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1 Introducing energy systems and sustainability -- 2 Primary energy -- 3 What do we use energy for? -- 4 Forms of energy -- 5 Coal -- 6 Heat to motive power -- 7 Oil and gas -- 8 Oil and gas engines -- 9 Electricity -- 10 Nuclear power -- 11 The future of nuclear power -- 12 Costing energy -- 13 Penalties: assessing the environmental and health impacts of energy use -- 14 Remedies : towards a sustainable energy future.
Written with undergraduates and graduates in mind, this volume provides a thorough introduction to the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use. The authors also describe the key physical and engineering features of these energy production systems.
9780199593743
2012392287
Renewable energy sources.
Power resources--Environmental aspects.
Energy policy.
Energy policy.
Power resources--Environmental aspects.
Renewable energy sources.
TJ808 / .E59 2012
333.79/414
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1 Introducing energy systems and sustainability -- 2 Primary energy -- 3 What do we use energy for? -- 4 Forms of energy -- 5 Coal -- 6 Heat to motive power -- 7 Oil and gas -- 8 Oil and gas engines -- 9 Electricity -- 10 Nuclear power -- 11 The future of nuclear power -- 12 Costing energy -- 13 Penalties: assessing the environmental and health impacts of energy use -- 14 Remedies : towards a sustainable energy future.
Written with undergraduates and graduates in mind, this volume provides a thorough introduction to the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use. The authors also describe the key physical and engineering features of these energy production systems.
9780199593743
2012392287
Renewable energy sources.
Power resources--Environmental aspects.
Energy policy.
Energy policy.
Power resources--Environmental aspects.
Renewable energy sources.
TJ808 / .E59 2012
333.79/414