Principles of Renewable Energy Engineering with Worked Examples

In this volume, engineering principles of renewable energy are presented as extensions of the various subjects covered in regular engineering courses. Topics include solar thermal and solar PV power, wind power, energy storage, tidal power, wave power, and ocean thermal energy, and hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass systems.The comprehensive textbook brings the principles of renewable energy engineering together in a single book equivalent to that of a standard engineering title.A novel feature of this unique reference is the 30 worked examples and problems highlighted at the end of each chapter. Numerical answers are provided for all the problems. Readers should be able to avoid the need to refer to several books on individual energy sources to develop a course on renewable energy.Contents:Introduction to Energy Sources and UtilizationThe Solar ResourceSolar Process Heat ProductionSolar Thermal Power GenerationSolar Photovoltaic Power GenerationWind Power generationEnergy Storage SystemsOcean Energy Conversion SystemsHydropower and Geothermal PowerEnergy from BiomassAppendix A1: Transmission and Absorption of Solar RadiationAppendix A2: Heat Transfer CorrelationsReadership: Professionals, academics, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering and energy studies. Read more