Energy studies / W. Shepherd / D. W. Shepherd [ Livre]
Langue: Anglais ; de l'oeuvre originale, Anglais.Mention d'édition: 2nd ed.Publication : London : Imperial College Press, 2003Description : 1 vol. (XXII-492 p.) ; 26 cmISBN: 1860943225.Classification: 621.3 Energie électrique et électrotechniqueRésumé: How is the future world energy demand to be met? The rates of use of the fossil fuels - coal, oil and natural gas - are increasing all over the world. The remaining stocks are finite and are not renewable. This important book considers the various options of renewable energy, including water energy, wind energy and biomass, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic energy. And should the nuclear option remain open? The book examines the environmental implications and economic viability of all fossil and renewable sources, introduces more distant future options of geothermal energy and nuclear fusion, and discusses a near-future energy strategy.Sujet - Nom commun: Ressources énergétiques| Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| ENS Rennes - Bibliothèque Sciences de l'ingénieur | 621.3 SHE (Browse shelf) | Available | 621.3 Energie électrique et électrotechnique | 00008981 |
How is the future world energy demand to be met? The rates of use of the fossil fuels - coal, oil and natural gas - are increasing all over the world. The remaining stocks are finite and are not renewable. This important book considers the various options of renewable energy, including water energy, wind energy and biomass, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic energy. And should the nuclear option remain open? The book examines the environmental implications and economic viability of all fossil and renewable sources, introduces more distant future options of geothermal energy and nuclear fusion, and discusses a near-future energy strategy