Introduction to Energy

Introduction to Energy

Resources, Technology, and Society

Cassedy, Edward S.; Grossman, Peter Z.

Cambridge University Press

07/2017

408

Mole

Inglês

9781107605046

870

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Preface; Part I. Energy Resources and Technology: 1. Introduction; 2. Energy resources; 3. Conventional conversion of energy; 4. The demand for energy; 5. Global perspectives; Part II. Power Generation: The Technology and its Effects: 6. Fossil fuels: impacts and technology; 7. Nuclear fission technology; 8. The nuclear fuel cycle, weapons proliferation and nuclear power: the next generation; 9. The economics of electric power; Part III. Energy Technology and the Future: 10. Alternative technologies; 11. Energy transition; Appendix A. Scientific principles; Appendix B. Establishing criteria for safety and health standards; Appendix C. Synopses of new technologies; Index.