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Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 2nd International Conference on Advances in Energy and Environmental Science (ICAEES 2014), June 21-22, 2014, Guangzhou, China. The 297 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Development and Utilization of Solar Energy, Chapter 2: Development and Utilization of Biomass Energy, Chapter 3: Development and Utilization of Wind Energy, Chapter 4: Nuclear Energy and Other Energy, Chapter 5: Energy Chemical Engineering and Fuel Cell, Chapter 6: New Energy Vehicles and Electric Vehicles, Chapter 7: Power System, Automation and Control, Chapter 8: High Voltage and Insulation Technology, Chapter 9: Power Electronics, Chapter 10: Smart Grid Technology and Intelligent Technology, Chapter 11: Power Systems Management, Chapter 12: Engineering Thermodynamics and Thermal Engineering, Chapter 13: Power Machinery and Engineering, Chapter 14: HVACR and Heat Pumps, Chapter 15: Equipment Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Chapter 16: Building Materials and Constructions, Green and Energy-Efficient Buildings, Applied Mechanics, Chapter 17: Development and Management of the Energy and Resources Industry, Chapter 18: Computer and Information Technologies Applications, Mathematical Modeling for Industry Development, Chapter 19: Engineering and Engineering Management Education

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology (REET 2014), August 19-20, 2014, Dalian, China. The 426 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Development and Utilization of Solar Energy; Chapter 2: Development and Utilization of Biomass Energy; Chapter 3: Development and Utilization of Wind Energy; Chapter 4: Nuclear Energy and Other Energy; Chapter 5: Energy-Saving and Energy-Storage Technology; Chapter 6: Chemical Engineering, Energy Materials and Fuel Cell; Chapter 7: High Voltage and Insulation Technology; Chapter 8: Electrical Theory and Power Electronics; Chapter 9: Power System and Automation; Chapter 10: New Energy Vehicles and Electric Vehicles; Chapter 11: Motor and Electric; Chapter 12: Power Grid Technology; Chapter 13: Power Systems Management; Chapter 14: Engineering Thermodynamics and Thermal Engineering; Chapter 15: Power Machinery and Engineering; Chapter 16: Fluid Machinery and Engineering; Chapter 17: HVAC, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Chapter 18: Mechatronics and Automation; Chapter 19: Green Building Materials, Energy-Efficient Buildings and Construction Technology; Chapter 20: Computational Mathematics and Modeling, Data Processing, Communication and Information Technologies; Chapter 21: Demand, Supply, Development, Management of Energies and Resources; Chapter 22: Industrial Engineering and Project Management; Chapter 23: Engineering Education.

This second edition to a popular first provides a comprehensive, fully updated treatment of advanced conventional power generation and cogeneration plants, as well as alternative energy technologies. Organized into two parts: Conventional Power Generation Technology and Renewable and Emerging Clean Energy Systems, the book covers the fundamentals, analysis, design, and practical aspects of advanced energy systems, thus supplying a strong theoretical background for highly efficient energy conversion. New and enhanced topics include: Large-scale solar thermal electric and photovoltaic (PV) plants Advanced supercritical and ultra-supercritical steam power generation technologies Advanced coal- and gas-fired power plants (PP) with high conversion efficiency and low environmental impact Hybrid/integrated (i.e., fossil fuel + REN) power generation technologies, such as integrated solar combined-cycle (ISCC) Clean energy technologies, including "clean coal," H2 and fuel cell, plus integrated power and cogeneration plants (i.e., conventional PP + fuel cell stacks) Emerging trends, including magnetohydrodynamic (MHD)-generator and controlled thermonuclear fusion reactor technologies with low/zero CO2 emissions Large capacity offshore and on-land wind farms, as well as other renewable (REN) power generation technologies using hydro, geothermal, ocean, and bio energy systems Containing over 50 solved examples, plus problem sets, full figures, appendices, references, and property data, this practical guide to modern energy technologies serves energy engineering students and professionals alike in design calculations of energy systems.

This book, consisting a series of papers written by experts in their respective fields of specialization, will provide a comprehensive coverage of renewable energy technologies, such as wind, wave and solar thermal energy. Other industrial terms like photovoltaic systems, biomass, distributed generations and small hydro power systems are also discussed and further elaborated upon. The Handbook of Renewable Energy Technology will be of great practical benefit to professionals, scientists and researchers in the relevant industries, and will be of interest to those of the general public wanting to know more about renewable energy technologies.

This book serves as a guide for discovering pathways to more efficient energy use. The first part of the book illustrates basic laws of energy conversion and principles of thermodynamics. Laws of energy conservation and direction of energy conversion are formulated in detail, and the types of thermodynamic processes are explained. Also included is the characterization of various types of real energy conversion. The second part of the book discusses types of energy conversion referred to as thermal-energy technologies. The advantages of the co-generation processes and devices operating within the Brayton direct cycle and their adaptively to household energetics are underlined.

Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction provides a foundational understanding of electricity and the methods and devices specific to electricity from renewable sources. The book begins with a brief explanation of the necessary mathematics and then: Addresses the basics of electricity and relationships, motors and generators, transformers, and networks and distribution Tackles the key concepts associated with electronics, diodes and transistors, switching devices, and power converters Covers digital electronics from number systems and logic circuits to encoders and decoders Explores advanced subjects such as reactive power and the operation of a transistor A lab manual and PowerPoint presentation are available with qualifying course adoption. Featuring extensive review questions and practice problems at the end of each chapter, Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction instills an essential knowledge of electricity and electronics required for work with renewable energy.

A graduate text and professional reference covering all aspects of microgrid design and applications.

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art approaches to power systems forecasting from the most respected names in the field, internationally Advances in Electric Power and Energy Systems is the first book devoted exclusively to a subject of increasing urgency to power systems planning and operations. Written for practicing engineers, researchers, and post-grads concerned with power systems planning and forecasting, this book brings together contributions from many of the world’s foremost names in the field who address a range of critical issues, from forecasting power system load to power system pricing to post-storm service restoration times, river flow forecasting, and more. In a time of ever-increasing energy demands, mounting concerns over the environmental impacts of power generation, and the emergence of new, smart-grid technologies, electricity price forecasting has assumed a prominent role within both the academic and industrial arenas. Short-run forecasting of electricity prices has become necessary for power generation unit schedule, since it is the basis of every maximization strategy. This book fills a gap in the literature on this increasingly important topic. Following an introductory chapter offering background information necessary for a full understanding of the forecasting issues covered, this book: Introduces advanced methods of time series forecasting, as well as neural networks Provides in-depth coverage of state-of-the-art power system load forecasting and electricity price forecasting Addresses river flow forecasting based on autonomous neural network models Deals with price forecasting in a competitive market Includes estimation of post-storm restoration times for electric power distribution systems Features contributions from world-renowned experts sharing their insights and expertise in a series of self-contained chapters Advances in Electric Power and Energy Systems is a valuable resource for practicing engineers, regulators, planners, and consultants working in or concerned with the electric power industry. It is also a must read for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers involved in power system planning and operation.