Energy Conversion SystemsHighlighting The Physics And Engineering Aspects Of Energy Conversion Systems, This Book Presents An Exhaustive Exposition Of Both Conventional And Non-Conventional Conversion Systems. * Presents A Detailed Description Of Nuclear And Photovoltaic Power. * Discusses Magneto Hydrodynamics, Wind And Ocean Energy, Fossil Fuel And Hydroectric Power. * Explains Coal Gasification, Biomass And Geothermal Energy, Thermo-Electric Converters And Fuel Cells. * Also Explains Problems Of Cogeneration And Energy Storage. * Highlights The Global Energy Scenario And The Environmental Effects Of Various Energy Conversion Systems. * Illustrative Examples Are Provided Throughout The Book. Review And Multiple Choice Questions And Practice Problems Are Provided At The End Each Chapter.With Its Comprehensive Coverage And Systematic Presentation, This Is An Essential Text For Electrical Engineering Students. Practising Engineers Would Also Find This Book Extremely Useful As A Reference Source. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Wave Mechanics | 16 |
NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND NUCLEAR REACTORS | 31 |
SOLID STATE PHYSICS AND PHOTO VOLTAIC | 77 |
Recombination and Carrier Lifetimes | 95 |
13 | 104 |
77 | 115 |
Application of Superconducting Materials | 124 |
OCEAN ENERGY CONVERSION | 199 |
Wave Energy Conversion | 214 |
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Schemes | 223 |
FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION | 231 |
HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION | 256 |
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR ENERGY CONVERSION | 276 |
MISCELLANEOUS ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS | 320 |
9 | 349 |
104 | 128 |
PLASMA PHYSICS NUCLEAR FUSION POWER | 132 |
Nuclear Fusion | 148 |
Magnetohydrodynamics MHD | 158 |
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION | 174 |
COGENERATION AND ENERGY STORAGE | 361 |
GLOBAL ENERGY POSITION | 373 |
Bibliography | 395 |
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