Schlager N., Weisblatt J. (Eds.) Alternative Energy. Volume three (V. 1-3)

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Schlager N., Weisblatt J. (Eds.) Alternative Energy. Volume three (V. 1-3)
Thomson Gale, 2006. 510 p. ISBN:1-4414-0507-3

Volume 1
Contents
Introduction
Words to Know
Overview
Chapter 1: Fossil Fuels
Introduction: What are Fossil Fuels?
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Coal
Coal Gasification
Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Propane and Butan Methanol
Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
For More Information
Chapter 2: Bioenergy
Introduction: What is Bioenergy?
Solid Biomass
Biodiesel
Vegetable Oil Fuels
Biogas
Ethanol and Other Alcohol Fuels
P-Series Fuels
For More Information
Chapter 3: Geothermal Energy
Introduction: What is Geothermal Energy?
Agricultural Applications
Aquacultural Applications
Geothermal Power Plants
Geothermal Heating Applications
Industrial Applications
For More Information
Chapter 4: Hydrogen
Introduction: What is Hydrogen Energy?
Historical Overview
Producing Hydrogen
Using Hydrogen
Transporting Hydrogen
Distributing Hydrogen
Storing Hydrogen
Impacts
Future Technology
For More Information
Chapter 5: Nuclear Energy
Introduction: What is Nuclear Energy?
Historical Overview
How Nuclear Energy Works
Current and Future Technology
Benefits and Drawbacks
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
Societal Impact
Barriers to Implementation or Acceptance For More Information
Chapter 6: Solar Energy
Introduction: What is Solar Energy?
Passive Solar Design
Daylighting
Transpired Solar Collectors
Solar Water Heating Systems
Photovoltaic Cells
Dish Systems
Trough Systems
Solar Ponds
Solar Towers
Solar Fuaces
For More Information
Chapter 7: Water Energy
Introduction: What is Water Energy?
Hydropower
Hydroelectricity
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Tidal Power
Ocean Wave Power
For More Information
Chapter 8: Wind Energy
Introduction: What is Wind Energy?
How Wind Energy Works
Current and Future Technology
Benefits and Drawbacks of Wind Energy
Wind Turbines
Current and Potential Uses
Issues, Challenges, and Obstacles
For More Information
Chapter 9: Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Introduction
Climate Responsive Buildings
Green Building Materials
Lighting
Energy Efficiency and Conservation in the Home Transportation
Hybrid Vehicles
Leaving an Energy Footprint on the Earth
For More Information
Chapter 10: Possible Future Energy Sources
Is Alteative Energy Enough?
Dreams of Free Energy
Perpetual Motion, an Energy Fraud and Scam
Advances in Electricity and Magnetism
Zero Point Energy
Fusion
Solar Power Satellites .
No Magic Bullets
For More Information
Where To Lea More
Index

Volume 2
Contents
Introduction
Words to Know
Overview
Chapter 1: Fossil Fuels
Introduction: What are Fossil Fuels?
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Coal
Coal Gasification
Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Propane and Butan Methanol
Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
For More Information
Chapter 2: Bioenergy
Introduction: What is Bioenergy?
Solid Biomass
Biodiesel
Vegetable Oil Fuels
Biogas
Ethanol and Other Alcohol Fuels
P-Series Fuels
For More Information
Chapter 3: Geothermal Energy
Introduction: What is Geothermal Energy?
Agricultural Applications
Aquacultural Applications
Geothermal Power Plants
Geothermal Heating Applications
Industrial Applications
For More Information
Chapter 4: Hydrogen
Introduction: What is Hydrogen Energy?
Historical Overview
Producing Hydrogen
Using Hydrogen
Transporting Hydrogen
Distributing Hydrogen
Storing Hydrogen
Impacts
Future Technology
For More Information
Chapter 5: Nuclear Energy
Introduction: What is Nuclear Energy?
Historical Overview
How Nuclear Energy Works
Current and Future Technology
Benefits and Drawbacks
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
Societal Impact
Barriers to Implementation or Acceptance For More Information
Chapter 6: Solar Energy
Introduction: What is Solar Energy?
Passive Solar Design
Daylighting
Transpired Solar Collectors
Solar Water Heating Systems
Photovoltaic Cells
Dish Systems
Trough Systems
Solar Ponds
Solar Towers
Solar Fuaces
For More Information
CHAPTER 7: WATER ENERGY
Introduction: What is Water Energy?
Hydropower
Hydroelectricity
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Tidal Power
Ocean Wave Power
For More Information
Chapter 8: Wind Energy
Introduction: What is Wind Energy?
How Wind Energy Works
Current and Future Technology
Benefits and Drawbacks of Wind Energy
Wind Turbines
Current and Potential Uses
Issues, Challenges, and Obstacles
For More Information
Chapter 9: Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Introduction
Climate Responsive Buildings
Green Building Materials
Lighting
Energy Efficiency and Conservation in the Home
Transportation
Hybrid Vehicles
Leaving an Energy Footprint on the Earth
For More Information
Chapter 10: Possible Future Energy Sources
Is Alteative Energy Enough?
Dreams of Free Energy
Perpetual Motion, an Energy Fraud and Scam
Advances in Electricity and Magnetism
Zero Point Energy
Fusion
Solar Power Satellites
No Magic Bullets
For More Information
Where To Lea More
Index

Volume 3
Contents
Introduction
Words to Know
Overview
Chapter 1: Fossil Fuels
Introduction: What are Fossil Fuels?
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Coal
Coal Gasification
Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Propane and Butane
Methanol
Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
For More Information
Chapter 2: Bioenergy
Introduction: What is Bioenergy?
Solid Biomass
Biodiesel
Vegetable Oil Fuels
Biogas
Ethanol and Other Alcohol Fuels
P-Series Fuels
For More Information
Chapter 3: Geothermal Energy
Introduction: What is Geothermal Energy?
Agricultural Applications
Aquacultural Applications
Geothermal Power Plants
Geothermal Heating Applications
Industrial Applications
For More Information
Chapter 4: Hydrogen
Introduction: What is Hydrogen Energy?
Historical Overview
Producing Hydrogen
Using Hydrogen
Transporting Hydrogen
Distributing Hydrogen
Storing Hydrogen
Impacts
Future Technology
For More Information
Chapter 5: Nuclear Energy
Introduction: What is Nuclear Energy?
Historical Overview
How Nuclear Energy Works
Current and Future Technology
Benefits and Drawbacks
Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
Societal Impact
Barriers to Implementation or Acceptance For More Information
Chapter 6: Solar Energy
Introduction: What is Solar Energy?
Passive Solar Design
Daylighting
Transpired Solar Collectors
Solar Water Heating Systems
Photovoltaic Cells
Dish Systems
Trough Systems
Solar Ponds
Solar Towers
Solar Fuaces
For More Information
Chapter 7: Water Energy
Introduction: What is Water Energy?
Hydropower
Hydroelectricity
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Tidal Power
Ocean Wave Power
For More Information
Chapter 8: Wind Energy
Introduction: What is Wind Energy?
How Wind Energy Works
Current and Future Technology
Benefits and Drawbacks of Wind Energy
Wind Turbines
Current and Potential Uses
Issues, Challenges, and Obstacles
For More Information
Chapter 9: Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Introduction
Climate Responsive Buildings
Green Building Materials
Lighting
Energy Efficiency and Conservation in the Home
Transportation
Hybrid Vehicles
Leaving an Energy Footprint on the Earth
For More Information
Chapter 10: Possible Future Energy Sources
Is Alteative Energy Enough?
Dreams of Free Energy
Perpetual Motion, an Energy Fraud and Scam
Advances in Electricity and Magnetism
Zero Point Energy
Fusion
Solar Power Satellites
No Magic Bullets
For More Information
Where To Lea More
Index
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