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Libros en Energía y Potencia

  • Frequency Control in Microgrids

    Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition
    • 1 Edición
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Load Frequency Control in Microgrids: Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition presents the intricate techniques of microgrid frequency control, with a focus on enhancing power quality and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources. This multidisciplinary resource equips readers with the tools and insights to implement effective load frequency control in sustainable microgrids. It delves into topics such as modeling components and systems for analysis, designing controllers, effectively utilizing energy storage systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to microgrid frequency control. Incorporating theoretical foundations, practical examples, and diverse contributor expertise, this book provides a holistic understanding of challenges and opportunities.Includ... access to Simulink models and code files for practical learning, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to advance sustainable energy systems using microgrids.

  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1

    Biofuel Technology
    • 1 Edición
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ah Asiri + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1: Biofuel Technology examines the conversion processes involved in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils. With a strong focus on methodologies and protocols, the book provides step-by-step guidance on a comprehensive range of production pathways for liquid and gaseous biofuels. The first part of the book provides an overview of present vegetable oil production. Subsequent chapters describe the key production pathways, including pyrolysis, decarboxylation, deoxygenation, catalytic cracking processes, esterification, trans-esterification... anaerobic digestion, catalytic pyrolysis, and more. The economic potential of different vegetable oil feedstocks is discussed within each chapter.Finally, chapters are dedicated to sustainability, examining the environmental and socioeconomic impact of production, with an emphasis on GHG emission reduction. This book provides readers with the latest developments in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils, which will be of interest to students, researchers, and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 2

    The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel
    • 1 Edición
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed Asiri + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Vegetable Oil in Energy: The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel, Volume Two presents the latest catalysts, composites, methodologies and technologies used in the conversion of seed oil to biofuel. With an emphasis on feedstock, the book discusses the availability, potential future output, and production pathways for edible and non-edible seed oil. Sections provide an overview of production pathways for seed oil conversion to biofuel and examine engine performance of common seed oil-based biofuels. Chapters also discuss availability and cultivation, production pathways and performance optimization. Feedstock considered include jatrophra, lemon strip, palm, rapeseed, sunflower, olive, coconut, peanut, soya, cotton, and more.The book's final chapters examine the sustainability of vegetable oil as a viable long-term replacement for fossil fuels. This comprehensive resource will be of interest to students, researchers and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

  • Floating Energy Systems

    Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy
    • 1 Edición
    • Catalina Spataru
    • Inglés
    Floating Energy Systems: Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy offers a detailed exploration and analysis of the latest technologies in floating energy systems – technologies and structures designed to generate power from renewable resources while floating on water bodies. These systems are part of the broader category of renewable energy technologies and have gained attention due to their potential to harness the untapped energy resources available on the surface of oceans, seas, lakes, and reservoirs. Key types of floating energy systems that are considered here include wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, systems that utilize algae and other aquatic plants to produce bioenergy, ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and hybrid systems, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their capabilities and potential impact. Despite the many benefits floating energy systems offer, there are many challenges relating to weather and climate, reliability, performance, cost, and regulations, and the book provides in-depth coverage of transmission technologies, business models and finance, vulnerability and resilience of green energy assets, regulatory frameworks, legal challenges, and environmental impact assessments, as well as exploring future innovations, opportunities, and directions. This is a valuable resource for readers looking to understand floating energy systems and seeking to stay abreast of the latest innovations in sustainable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, practitioners in the energy sector, policy makers, and other professionals involved in sustainable energy policy, economics, investment, consultancy, or advocacy.

  • Advanced Energy Management

    Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy
    • 1 Edición
    • Yuekuan Zhou
    • Inglés
    Advanced Energy Management: Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy presents the latest advances in the fields of distributed renewable systems, advanced controls, and energy management of nonlinear energy behaviors. The book addresses the problems of energy resilience under extreme climate and extreme events and presents new applications for energy-efficient, low-carbon, and energy-reliable cities.The book explains how energy management is used in multienergy systems for improved power dispatch, fast response, dynamic aging, and techno-economic performance.This book is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking advanced energy management strategies, and will be of interest to anyone involved in carbon neutrality solutions.

  • Advances in the Electricity Markets

    Data-Driven Analytics
    • 1 Edición
    • Sonal Gupta + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Advances in the Electricity Markets: Data-Driven Analytics explores the quantitative skills, latest technologies, and sustainable initiatives essential for the effective management of emerging electricity markets. The book provides insights on how to practically achieve sustainable development goals by incorporating advanced methods, including those related to renewable integration, robust power market analysis, and precise prediction methods that facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions. In addition, the book offers novel theoretical, policy, and managerial insights into adopting Distributed Energy Resources, Smart contracts, and the AI and Machine Learning approaches required for the resilience of electricity systems. Finally, sections discuss how electricity markets are evolving, including coverage of peer-to-peer trading, energy optimization, and intelligent electricity systems. Written for energy researchers and professionals, as well as graduate students studying energy and electrical engineering, this book is a valuable resource for those who want to better understand growing electricity markets and the latest techniques required to manage climate change.

  • Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems

    • 1 Edición
    • Satya Prakash Yadav + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems provides a clear and practical guide to the implementation of Artificial Intelligent (AI) techniques in modern, sustainable energy systems. Building from essential theory to advanced application processes, this book outlines the essential challenge of control for renewable and distributed energy sources and applies a range of AI solutions from deep learning, data-driven decision-making, advanced control, and optimization algorithms for smart grids. Case studies and latest results cover control across design, development, and operation of smart energy systems, touching on control in generation, distribution, and supply.Catering to newly interdisciplinary researchers as well as those with a basic understanding of AI technologies, this book supports higher-stage undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and system engineers in implementing best practice control techniques for a sustainable energy grid.

  • Well Cement Integrity

    • 1 Edición
    • Rahman Ashena + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Well Cement Integrity offers a comprehensive examination of the critical factors influencing the long-term safety and reliability of wellbore barriers. The book synthesizes recent advances in evaluation techniques, including experimental laboratory testing, field diagnostics, and innovative data-driven methods such as AI and machine learning. It addresses the unique challenges faced in high-pressure, high-temperature, geothermal, and CCUS environments, providing practical guidance for assessing and maintaining cement integrity throughout the entire well lifecycle. The content emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating laboratory assessments, logging tools, pressure testing, and long-term monitoring strategies to enable practitioners to make informed decisions and implement effective remediation measures.The book's structure includes detailed chapters on topics such as cement bond logs, sustained casing pressure, cement plugs, and plug-and-abandonment procedures. It explores the fundamentals of experimental evaluation, discusses the causes and prevention of casing failures, and presents case studies illustrating real-world applications. Additional chapters focus on the evaluation of cement integrity in specialized scenarios like CCUS and geothermal wells, as well as cutting-edge techniques involving AI and machine learning to predict and analyze well performance. Practical procedures and industry standards are incorporated to support effective decision-making and operational excellence.

  • Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering

    Advanced Numerical Investigations
    • 1 Edición
    • Sabyasachi Mondal
    • Inglés
    Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering: Advanced Numerical Investigations delves into the forefront of scientific research, exploring advanced numerical techniques for modeling nanofluids in thermal engineering. Featuring cutting-edge computational simulations, it offers invaluable insights into optimizing heat transfer processes using hybrid and ternary nanofluids. From thermophysical and rheological analyses to exploring the thermal performance of magnetic power-law hybrid nanofluids, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments. By addressing daily challenges faced in research, such as selecting appropriate numerical methods and bridging the gap between mathematical models and real-world problems, this book serves as a guide for navigating complex nanofluid applications. Topics explore advanced numerical modeling of hybrid and ternary nanofluids, the effects of internal heat generation and chemical reactions in porous media, and the magneto thermal aspects of ternary composite nanomaterials. With a focus on real-life applications, such as Darcy-Forchheimer flow with Marangoni convection and thermal control for Casson hybrid nanofluid flow, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate complex nanofluid models in thermal engineering systems effectively. For thermal engineers and nanofluids researchers seeking to enhance their understanding and practical applications, this book is a vital resource.

  • Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass

    A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
    • 1 Edición
    • Zhiqiang Sun + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source explores the emerging technology of chemical looping deoxygenated gasification, which offers a promising pathway for efficient biomass utilization. The book provides valuable insights into advancements, technological breakthroughs, and practical applications of biomass gasification, addressing the challenges of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and environmental impact. Sections provide an introduction to biomass cyclic conversion technology, including sorption-enhanced gasification, conventional chemical looping gasification, and chemical looping deoxygenated gasification, and cover the screening of deoxidizer materials using thermodynamic and machine learning approaches, system modeling, simulation, hydrogen production, carbon dioxide utilization, and the kinetics of biomass gasification. Each chapter provides detailed insights into the principles, methods, and applications of these technologies, all supported by real-world case studies, cost-benefit analyses, and lifecycle assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the technology's practical applications and economic viability, making it an essential reference for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals working in the bioenergy and biofuels sector.

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