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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Author; 1. Introduction to Renewable Energy; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Use of Renewable Energy Resources; 1.2.1. Advantages; 1.2.2. Disadvantages; 1.3. Renewable Energy Resources; 1.3.1. Solar Energy; 1.3.2. Wind Energy; 1.3.3. Biomass Energy; 1.3.4. Hydro Power; 1.3.5. Geothermal Energy; 1.3.6. Salinity Gradient; 1.3.7. Fuel Cells; 1.3.8. Tidal Energy; 1.3.9. Wave Energy; 1.3.10. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Systems

1.3.11. Human, Animal, and Piezoelectric Power1.3.12. Cold Fusion and Gravitational Field Energy; 1.4. Renewable Energy Conversion Efficiencies; 1.5. Renewable Energy Resources-Why?; 1.6. Summary and Conclusion; 1.7. Problems; 1.7.1. Carbon Dioxide Required to Make Carbohydrates; 1.7.2. Kinetic Energy of a Mass of Wind; 1.7.3. Carbon Dioxide Production during Ethanol Fermentation; 1.7.4. Theoretical and Actual Power from Water Stream; 1.7.5. Theoretical Thermal Conversion Efficiency of Rankine Cycle; 1.7.6. Fuel Cell Efficiencies; 1.7.7. Tidal Power Calculations

1.7.8. Solar Water Heater Conversion Efficiency1.7.9. OTEC Energy Conversion; 1.7.10. Solar PV Conversion Efficiency; References; 2. Solar Energy; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. The Solar Constant and Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation; 2.3. Actual Solar Energy Received on the Earth's Surface; 2.4. Solar Energy Measuring Instruments; 2.5. Solar Time; 2.6. Geometric Nomenclatures for Solar Resource Calculations; 2.7. Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation on a Horizontal Surface; 2.8. Available Solar Radiation on a Particular Location; 2.9. Solar Energy Conversion Devices

2.9.1. Solar Thermal Conversion Devices2.9.1.1. Solar Refrigerators; 2.9.1.2. Solar Dryers; 2.9.1.3. Solar Water Heaters; 2.9.2. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems; 2.9.3. Solar Thermal Electric Power Systems; 2.9.4. Solar Thermal Power Systems with Distributed Collectors; 2.9.5. Solar Thermal Power Systems with Distributed Collectors and Generators; 2.9.6. High-Temperature Solar Heat Engines; 2.10. Solar Collector System Sizing; 2.11. Economics of Solar Conversion Devices; 2.12. Summary and Conclusions; 2.13. Problems; 2.13.1. Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation; 2.13.2. Solar Time

2.13.3. Solar Declination Angle2.13.4. Angle of Incidence; 2.13.5. Hour Angle, Time of Sunrise, and Number of Daylight Hours; 2.13.6. Theoretical Daily Solar Radiation, Ho; 2.13.7. Theoretical Hourly Solar Radiation; 2.13.8. Clearness Index to Estimate Beam and Diffuse Radiation; 2.13.9. Sizing Solar PV Panels; 2.13.10. Economics of Solar Energy; References; 3. Wind Energy; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Basic Energy and Power Calculation from the Wind; 3.3. The Worldwide Wind Energy Potential; 3.4. The Actual Energy and Power from the Wind; 3.5. Actual Power from the Wind

3.6. Windmill Classification

Introduction to Renewable Energy Conversions examines all the major renewable energy conversion technologies with the goal of enabling readers to formulate realistic resource assessments. The text provides step-by-step procedures for assessing renewable energy options and then moves to the design of appropriate renewable energy strategies. The goal is for future engineers to learn the process of making resource estimates through the introduction of more than 140 solved problems and over 165 engineering related equations. More than 120 figures and numerous tables explain each renewable energy conversion type. A solutions manual, PowerPoint slides, and lab exercises are available for instructors. Key Features Covers all major types of renewable energy with comparisons for use in energy systems Builds skills for evaluating energy usage versus environmental hazards and climate change factors Presents and explains the key engineering equations used to design renewable energy systems Uses a practical approach to design and analyze renewable energy conversions Offers a solutions manual, PowerPoint slides, and lab activity plans for instructors

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