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Libros en Energía y Potencia

  • State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies

    • 1 Edición
    • Dan E Scott + 1 más
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    State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies provides updated information on technological advances and research on the state-of-the-art performance of recent geothermal wells drilled for energy in the global push to reduce greenhouse gases. The book provides advances in a rapidly growing market that has adopted and adapted oilfield technologies to rapid scale development and production as demonstrated through global examples in a case-study format. Different geologic formations and well trajectories require different drilling tools and drilling parameters to yield optimum results.Showcasing current examples of successful global geothermal well-drilling applications, this text provides readers, researchers, and industry professionals with the keys needed to rapidly scale geothermal drilling operations, a clean and abundant source of energy that supports sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions.

  • The Circular Economy and their Management

    Recycling, Reuse, and Waste-to-Energy Innovations
    • 1 Edición
    • Vikas Khare + 2 más
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    The Circular Economy and their Management: Recycling, Reuse, and Waste-to-Energy Innovations examines how circular economy principles can revolutionize the clean energy sector. The book provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating sustainable practices into energy systems, focusing on innovative strategies for recycling, reusing materials, and converting waste into energy. Through detailed case studies, cutting-edge research, and practical insights, it addresses the urgent need to transition from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a circular approach that minimizes waste, maximizes resource efficiency, and supports the global energy transition.From advanced recycling technologies to waste-to-energy innovations and policy frameworks, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable change in industries, governments, and communities. It is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and students seeking to understand and implement circular economy solutions in the clean energy landscape, and in sustainable and efficient waste management.

  • Modelling, Estimation and AI Applications for Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems

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    • Shunli Wang + 5 más
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    Modelling, Estimation and AI Applications for Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in integrating artificial intelligence with lithium-ion battery technology. The book offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental principles, advanced modeling techniques, and state estimation strategies that are vital for enhancing battery performance, safety, and longevity. The book presents systematic coverage of battery operation, performance testing methods, and application scenarios, providing a solid foundation for understanding current challenges and innovations. Sections delve into core AI algorithms, including machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid approaches, illustrating how they revolutionize battery modeling and health monitoring.Key topics include hybrid modeling methods that combine equivalent circuit models, electrochemical theories, and AI techniques; precise estimation of State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP); and strategies for joint state estimation to facilitate comprehensive battery management. Practical insights are reinforced with detailed discussions on experimental platform design, validation procedures, and data visualization techniques, bridging theory and real-world engineering.

  • Solar Energy Solutions for Sustainable Urban and Built Environment

    • 1 Edición
    • Xingxing Zhang + 1 más
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    Solar Energy Solutions for Sustainable Urban and Built Environment provides a single comprehensive source of the latest solar energy systems, both solar thermal and electrical, in the built and urban environment. The book is structured in three interconnected sections, with the first focusing on small-scale solar energy systems and technologies and presenting recent research in building-integrated photovoltaics and solar thermal systems, radio interference from PV systems, and sustainability of PV systems. Within the built environment and throughout the book, the goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings through energy efficiency and the use of more solar energy resources.The second part of the book examines large-scale energy systems with solar resources, exploring the development of flexible energy systems to integrate more solar resources in cities, while improving our planning and design of energy infrastructure to handle the increasing demand for both electricity and heating. Finally, the third section highlights various innovative topics related to solar assisted energy-efficient buildings. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in solar energy, energy systems, built environment, and urban planning, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

  • Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering

    • 1 Edición
    • Frede Blaabjerg
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    The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering, Three Volume Set, is a fully referenced, thematically organized, multi-authored work, covering every aspect of the field, from established topics to emerging developments and future predictions/challeng... It is designed for postgraduate researchers and lecturers working at the interfaces of renewable energy, engineering and other fields such as materials science and sustainability.A fully integrated compilation of expertly-written articles looking at energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy, the work gives a detailed overview of the whole interdisciplinary field. It tackles everything from questions of Economy and Sustainability, Engineering for Climate Change and Minimizing CO2 Emissions, to distinctions between Renewable Energies and Sustainable Energy, Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts.Allowing readers to confidently attain knowledge quickly and navigate their way through the wide body of literature in this complex field, this Encyclopedia is a unique and invaluable resource for students and researchers in Energy studies whether they come from a mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering background.

  • Embedded Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for Photovoltaic Systems

    From Monitoring to Maintenance and Security
    • 1 Edición
    • Adel Mellit
    • Inglés
    Embedded Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for Photovoltaic Systems: From Monitoring to Maintenance and Security is a new handbook that explores the concepts of embedded AI (EAI), Internet of Things (IoT), and related techniques, and their role in addressing key problems in PV whilst enabling the transition from laboratory-scale developments to real-world applications. The book offers thorough, detailed coverage of methods and modern, end-to-end solutions to applying EAI techniques in PV systems, including in supervision, fault detection and diagnosis, smart monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance and security, guiding readers from AI model development to deployment. The first four chapters introduce and define key concepts, including photovoltaics, embedded artificial intelligence, edge devices and platforms, and Internet of Things, before an in-depth chapter describes databases and datasets, an essential component in the development of AI and EAI. The final five chapters focus on applications, by outlining key problems and giving case studies that address real-world issues in PV plants. This is a valuable resource to all those with an interest in photovoltaics and AI, particularly those who are looking to effectively apply embedded AI techniques in PV systems, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, project managers, technicians, R&D, and other industry professionals.

  • Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification

    Innovations, Policies, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Zafar Said + 1 más
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    Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification: Innovations, Policies, and Applications explores recent developments in solar distillation technology, highlighting the use of solar energy in the efficient production of clean water, combining renewable energy and water purifying methods to address water scarcity and related challenges in a sustainable way. The book begins by introducing the basic principles and connections between solar stills, solar energy, and water purification. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage and analysis of design, mechanics, and maintenance, strategies for enhanced productivity, heat storage, thermal modeling and analysis, economic viability, machine learning for optimization, environmental impact, policy, legal, and regulatory aspects, social and community impact, and innovative applications and materials. Finally, emerging technologies, potential future enhancements, and research gaps are discussed. Within several chapters, case studies are used to practically illustrate applications and impacts of solar still technology, providing real-world context for the theoretical and technical content. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in solar still technology, solar energy applications, water resource management, green technology, and environmental engineering, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry practitioners, and policy makers.

  • Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability

    • 1 Edición
    • Muhammad Shahbaz + 2 más
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    Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability collates the latest cutting-edge econometric technologies for energy markets built to support global energy transition. This book takes an integrated, international approach, dedicating chapters to flexible frameworks for both policy and market design across a range of countries. Utilization of the accelerating technological developments across renewable energy sources, distributed resource penetration, energy storage, and peer-to-peer platforms is broken down clearly. Market strategies for supporting global energy stability are provided and placed in context, from demand response and risk mitigation to techno-economic modelling and optimization. Featuring a range of contributors with a truly global geographical perspective, Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability is an indispensable modern reference for any academic, student, or researcher investigating the energy markets of the future.

  • Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste

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    • Wojciech Czekała
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    Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, provides a comprehensive overview of the conversion of agricultural biomass and waste to bioenergy, covering characteristics, properties, and energy use by source, and offering in-depth information on a range of biological treatment processes to produce biogas and biomethane, bioethanol, and biodiesel, as well as thermal treatment processes. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental, social, and economic aspects of converting agricultural biomass and waste to energy, along with the role and combination of biological and thermal aspects in the context of sustainable development.This book will be of interest to scientists, researchers, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on, or looking to understand, how to utilize and add value to agricultural biomass and waste.

  • Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants

    • 1 Edición
    • Klaus Brun + 2 más
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    Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants offers a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced in developing efficient and advanced surface systems for geothermal energy plants. This comprehensive text addresses both technical and operational aspects of geothermal plant surface systems, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for professionals involved in planning, design, engineering, operation, maintenance (O&M), and research and development (R&D) of modern geothermal energy plants. This book covers a wide range of topics including power cycles, energy storage options, plant machinery, heat exchangers, condensers, water treatment and reinjection, plant operation and maintenance, plant reliability, cycle optimization and integration, commercial considerations, equipment selections and applications, transient operation, and new technology developments. Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to overcome technical challenges and unlock the full potential of geothermal energy as a market competitive option for a decarbonized energy economy. This book serves as a practical guide for current practitioners and establishes a baseline of knowledge for researchers and developers working towards advancing geothermal technology.

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