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Gets beyond renewable energy hype by providing a complete guide to the science behind the most promising sources such as wind, solar, biomass, hydropower and fuel cells

Table of Contents

1. Generalities

Part I: Heat Engines 2. A Minimum of Thermodynamics and of the Kinetic Theory of Gases3. Mechanical Heat Engines 4. Ocean Thermal Energy Converters 5. Thermoelectricity 6. Thermionics 7. AMTEC 8. Radio-Noise Generators

Part II: The World of Hydrogen9. Fuel Cells 10. Hydrogen Production 11. Hydrogen Storage

Part III: Energy from the Sun 12. Solar Radiation 13. Biomass 14. Photovoltaic Converters

Part IV: Wind and Water15. Wind Energy 16. Ocean Engines 17. Nuclear Energy18. Storage of Energy

About the Author

Dr. da Rosa is Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, where he has taught the perennially popular Renewable Energy course for over 30 years. Former Chairman of the Brazilian National Research Council, Director of the Aeronautical Technical Center, and founder of Brazilian NASA, he also has extensive industry experience, serving as the CEO of a tech start-up, Chairman of the Board for a microprocessor manufacturer, and as a member of Siemens Corporation's scientific advisory board. Dr. da Rosa is Eminent Engineer TauBeta Pi, member Sigma Xi, and Senior Member IEEE.

Reviews

".very helpful to serious students in this rapidly advancing field.includes key introductory material with the technical detail needed to understand the engineering principles that govern renewable energy applications, making the work suitable for core energy courses. Clear theory, physical examples, and end-of-chapter questions will prompt students to apply the theory to practical cases."--CHOICE April 2013