Bibliograph

Fueling our future, an introduction to sustainable energy, Robert L. Evans

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Fueling our future, an introduction to sustainable energy, Robert L. Evans

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fueling our future

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

144595567

Responsibility statement

Robert L. Evans

Sub title

an introduction to sustainable energy

Table Of Contents

Glossary -- pt. I. Setting the scene -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The energy conversion chain -- 3. Energy and the environment -- 3.1. Localized environmental concerns -- 3.2. Global environmental concerns -- 3.3. Adaptation and mitigation -- pt. II. The global energy demand and supply balance -- 4. World energy demand -- 5. World energy supply -- 5.1. World energy sources -- 5.2. Fossil fuel resources -- 5.3. The global demand, supply balance -- pt. III. New and sustainable energy sources -- 6. Non-conventional fossil fuels -- 6.1. New sources of oil and gas -- 6.2. Clean coal processes -- 6.3. Carbon mitigation -- 7. Renewable energy sources -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Solar energy -- 7.3. Wind energy -- 7.4. Biomass energy -- 7.5. Hydroelectric power -- 7.6. Ocean energy -- 7.7. Geothermal energy -- 8. Nuclear power -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Light-water reactors -- 8.3. Heavy-water reactors -- 8.4. Other reactor types -- 8.5. Advanced reactor designs -- 8.6. Nuclear power and sustainability -- 8.7. Nuclear power economics and public acceptance -- pt. IV. Towards a sustainable energy balance -- 9. The transportation challenge -- 9.1. Transportation energy use -- 9.2. Road vehicles -- 9.3. Trains, planes, and ships -- 10. Achieving a sustainable energy balance -- Appendix. Energy conversion factors

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