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Renewable Energy Technologies for Energy Efficient Sustainable Development (Applied Environmental Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future)
by Piet N. L. Lens Arindam SinharoyThe depletion of fossil fuel reserves and concerns for environmental degradation due to the fossil fuel burning have led the scientific community to look for alternative renewable energy sources. Among the available renewable energy sources, bioenergy derived from biomass and waste resources have great potential to not only prevent environmental pollution but also be a carbon neutral energy source. In addition, adaptation of this technology could streamline new green products, alternative energy sources into real-world applications and promote a circular economy towards zero-waste approach. This book tries to bridge the existing knowledge gap in the area of bioenergy resources. The first two chapters provide introduction to the anaerobic digestion (AD) technologies and direct interspecies electron transfer in AD. The next three chapters are on biomass pretreatment technologies for process improvement. The sixth to eighth chapter discuses biogas and other by-product production from specific wastes such from dairy, food and agricultural solid waste. The following two chapters focuses on the downstream processing of anaerobic digestate and on biochar production. Integration of AD in biorefineries using bioelectrochemical systems, syngas fermentation and electricity production are discussed in the next three chapters. The final two chapters elaborates on life cycle assessment of AD based technologies.
Renewable Energy Technologies for Water Desalination (Sustainable Water Developments - Resources, Management, Treatment, Efficiency and Reuse)
by Hacene Mahmoudi Noreddine Ghaffour Mattheus F.A. Goosen Jochen BundschuhThe book presents a thorough overview of the latest trends and challenges in renewable energy technologies applications for water desalination, with an emphasis on environmental concerns and sustainable development. Emphasis is on the various uses of renewable energy, as well as economics & scale-up, government subsidies & regulations, and environmental concerns. It provides an indication on how renewable energy technologies are rapidly emerging with the promise of economic and environmental viability for desalination. Further it gives a clear indication on how exactly to accelerate the expansion and commercialization of novel water production systems powered by renewable energies and in what manner environmental concerns may be minimized. This book is all-inclusive and wide-ranging and directed at decision makers in government, industry and the academic world as well as students.
Renewable Energy Towards Smart Grid: Select Proceedings of SGESC 2021 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #823)
by Ashwani Kumar S. N. Singh S. C. SrivastavaThe book contains select proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Grid Energy Systems and Control (SGESC 2021). The proceedings is divided into 03 volumes, and this volume focuses on renewable energy towards the smart grid. It includes papers related to smart grid, renewable energy, its integration, and DERs in the network for better energy management and ancillary services. The book presents cutting-edge research in the emerging fields of micro, nano, and smart devices and systems from experts. Most of the contributors have built devices or systems or developed processes or algorithms in these areas. This book is a unique collection of chapters from different areas with a common theme and will be immensely useful to academic researchers and practitioners in the industry.
Renewable Energy Transformation or Fossil Fuel Backlash: Vested Interests in the Political Economy (Energy, Climate and the Environment)
by Espen MoeRenewable Energy Transformation or Fossil Fuel Backlash.
The Renewable Energy Transition: Realities for Canada and the World (Lecture Notes in Energy #71)
by John Erik MeyerCanada is a well-endowed country that serves as an ideal model to lead the reader through the development of energy, resources, and society historically and into a post-carbon future. The book provides an historical perspective and describes the physical resource limitations, energy budgets, and climate realities that will determine the potential for any transition to renewable energy. Political and social realities, including jurisdiction and energy equality issues, are addressed. However, we cannot simply mandate or legislate policies according to social and political aspirations. Policies must comply with the realities of physical laws, such as the energy return on investment (EROI) for fossil-fuel based and renewable energy systems. EROI is discussed in both historical terms and in reference to the greater efficiencies inherent in a distributed generation, mainly electric, post-carbon society. Meyer explores the often misleading concepts and terms that have become embedded in society and tend to dictate our policy making, as well as the language, social and personal goals, and metrics that need to change before the physical transition can begin at the required scale. This book also reviews what nations have been doing thus far in terms of renewables, including the successes and failures in Canada and across the globe. Ontario’s green energy fiasco, and a comparison of the different circumstances of Norway and Alberta, for example, are covered as part of the author’s comparison of a wide range of countries. What are the achievements, plans, and problems that determine how well different countries are positioned to make “the transition”? The transition path is complex, and the tools we need to develop and the physical infrastructure investments we need to make, are daunting. At some point in time, Canada and Canadians, like all nations, will be living on 100% renewable energy. Whether the social and technological level that endures sees us travelling to the stars, or subsisting at a standard of living more similar to the pre-fossil fuel era, is far from certain.
Renewable Energy Transition in Asia: Policies, Markets and Emerging Issues
by Nandakumar Janardhanan Vaibhav ChaturvediThis book covers critical debates on policies, markets and emerging issues that shape renewable energy transition in the Asian region, which is fast becoming an epicenter of the global energy consumption. The chapters focus on domestic policies, geopolitics, technology landscape and governance structure pertaining to the development of renewable energy in different Asian countries ranging from China to the Middle East. The book presents an insightful view of the pace and magnitude of the energy transition. It presents critical steps countries are taking to promote affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) as well as strengthening climate mitigation actions (SDG 13). In addition, this book introduces the concept of co-innovation---a collaborative and iterative approach to jointly innovate, manufacture and scale up low-carbon technologies---and its role in promoting energy transition in Asia. Chapter 8 (Renewable energy deployment to stimulate energy transition in the Gulf Cooperation Council) is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Renewable Energy Uptake in Urban Latin America: Sustainable Technology in Mexico and Brazil (Routledge Explorations in Energy Studies)
by Alexandra MallettThis book explores the perplexing question of how to increase sustainable energy technology use in the developing world, and specifically focuses on two megacities within Latin America. Renewable Energy Uptake in Urban Latin America examines the market and uptake of two sustainable energy technologies (solar water heaters and biogas to produce electricity) in two locations, Mexico City, Mexico and São Paulo, Brazil in the 2000s. Drawing from three systems-based analytical frameworks – including one developed by the author for the purpose of this study – the book examines the varying factors affecting the implementation of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in urban Latin America. These frameworks emphasize the importance of examining socio-political dimensions; rather than conventional explanations that focus on technical and economic aspects only. By doing so, the research improves explanations about renewable energy technology (RET) adoption in the global South. These findings are useful for scholars, policy makers and practitioners working on RET adoption; resulting in a book which helps to inform wider debates regarding innovation, decarbonization, sustainability transitions and energy system change. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy transitions, energy policy, development studies and science and technology studies.
Renewable Energy Utilization Using Underground Energy Systems (Lecture Notes in Energy #84)
by Paweł OcłońThis book discusses heat transfer in underground energy systems. It covers a wide range of important and practical topics including the modeling and optimization of underground power cable systems, modeling of thermal energy storage systems utilizing waste heat from PV panels cooling. Modeling of PV pannels with cooling. While the performance of energy systems which utilize heat transfer in the ground is not yet fully understood, this book attempts to make sense of them. It provides mathematical modeling fundaments, as well as experimental investigation for underground energy systems. The book shows detailed examples, with solution procedures. The solutions are based on the Finite Element Method and the Finite Volume Method. The book allows the reader to perform a detailed design of various underground energy systems, as well as enables them to study the economic aspects and energy efficiency of underground energy systems. Therefore, this text is of interest to researchers, students, and lecturers alike.
Renewable Fuel Standard: Potential Economic and Environmental Effects of U.S. Biofuel Policy
by Committee on Economic Environmental Impacts of Increasing Biofuels ProductionIn the United States, we have come to depend on plentiful and inexpensive energy to support our economy and lifestyles. In recent years, many questions have been raised regarding the sustainability of our current pattern of high consumption of nonrenewable energy and its environmental consequences. Further, because the United States imports about 55 percent of the nation's consumption of crude oil, there are additional concerns about the security of supply. Hence, efforts are being made to find alternatives to our current pathway, including greater energy efficiency and use of energy sources that could lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as nuclear and renewable sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. The United States has a long history with biofuels and the nation is on a course charted to achieve a substantial increase in biofuels. Renewable Fuel Standard evaluates the economic and environmental consequences of increasing biofuels production as a result of Renewable Fuels Standard, as amended by EISA (RFS2). The report describes biofuels produced in 2010 and those projected to be produced and consumed by 2022, reviews model projections and other estimates of the relative impact on the prices of land, and discusses the potential environmental harm and benefits of biofuels production and the barriers to achieving the RFS2 consumption mandate. Policy makers, investors, leaders in the transportation sector, and others with concerns for the environment, economy, and energy security can rely on the recommendations provided in this report.
Renewable Fuels
by Rajni Kant Keshav KantRenewable fuels, in the present times, have become important to curb emission of greenhouse gases, which are causing damage to the environment and leading to climatic changes. Ideally, their utilization can be a zero carbon operation. Planting suitable trees on all waste lands and agro forestry on a large scale can fulfil the needs of timber, fuel, fruits, etc. All kinds of lignocellulosic biomass can be converted by several methods to useful liquid fuels like alcohols, biodiesel, methane, renewable diesel and renewable gasoline. Hydrogen can be used as a renewable fuel because of its desirable characteristics and properties for its use as a green fuel.
Renewable Fuels for Sustainable Mobility (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability)
by Pravesh Chandra Shukla Giacomo Belgiorno Gabriele Di Blasio Avinash Kumar AgarwalThis volume discusses the use of renewable fuels for clean transportation and its applications on internal combustion engines. The contents focus on the key aspects of fuel production processes and its impact on various segments of the transportation sector and for sustainable mobility. Several kinds of fuels are assessed such as biofuels, alcohols, and hydrogen, and their effects on the combustion process are characterized by application. This volume will be of use to those working in academia and industry as well as energy experts and policy makers.
Renewable Gas: The Transition to Low Carbon Energy Fuels (Energy, Climate and the Environment)
by Jo AbbessThe author looks at the prospects for a transition from natural gas to low carbon gas, which could take several decades, and at how this will depend on the evolution of the fossil fuel industry. She investigates the technologies and energy systems for making the best use of renewable gas resources.
Renewable Gas: The Transition to Low Carbon Energy Fuels (Energy, Climate and the Environment)
by Jo AbbessThe author looks at the prospects for a transition from natural gas to low carbon gas, which could take several decades, and at how this will depend on the evolution of the fossil fuel industry. She investigates the technologies and energy systems for making the best use of renewable gas resources.
Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control (Wiley - IEEE)
by Hêmin Golpîra Arturo Román-Messina Hassan BevraniDiscover new challenges and hot topics in the field of penetrated power grids in this brand-new interdisciplinary resource Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control delivers a comprehensive exploration of penetrated grid dynamic analysis and new trends in power system modeling and dynamic equivalencing. The book summarizes long-term academic research outcomes and contributions and exploits the authors’ extensive practical experiences in power system dynamics and stability to offer readers an insightful analysis of modern power grid infrastructure. In addition to the basic principles of penetrated power system modeling, model reduction, and model derivation, the book discusses inertia challenge requirements and control levels, as well as recent advances in visualization of virtual synchronous generators and their associated effects on system performance. The physical constraints and engineering considerations of advanced control schemes are deliberated at length. Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control also considers robust and adaptive control strategies using real-time simulations and experimental studies. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to power systems, including time horizon studies, structure, power generation options, energy storage systems, and microgrids An exploration of renewable integrated power grid modeling, including basic principles, host grid modeling, and grid-connected MG equivalent models A study of virtual inertia, including grid stability enhancement, simulations, and experimental results A discussion of renewable integrated power grid stability and control, including small signal stability assessment and the frequency point of view Perfect for engineers and operators in power grids, as well as academics studying the technology, Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control will also earn a place in the libraries of students in Electrical Engineering programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels who wish to improve their understanding of power system operation and control.
Renewable Polymers: Synthesis, Processing, and Technology
by Vikas MittalPresents the synthesis, technology and processing details of a large range of polymers derived from renewable resources It has been a long-term desire to replace polymers from fossil fuels with the more environmentally friendly polymers generated from renewable resources. Now, with the recent advancements in synthesis technologies and the finding of new functional monomers, research in this field has shown strong potential in generating better property polymers from renewable resources. A text describing these advances in synthesis, processing, and technology of such polymers not only provides the state-of-the-art information to researchers, but also acts to stimulate research in this direction. The contents are based on a wide range of functional monomers and the contributions are written by eminent researchers. Specifically Renewable Polymers: Demonstrates the design, synthesis, properties and applications of plant oil-based polymers Presents an elaborate review of acid mediated polymerization techniques for the generation of green polymers Details the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from olive oil based wastewater Describes the use of atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) techniques Reviews the renewable polymers derived from transgenic crop plants Provides an overview of a range of biomass-based polymers Concludes with the recent efforts and approaches exploiting the natural materials in developing drug delivery systems.
Renewable Power for Sustainable Growth: Proceedings of International Conference on Renewal Power (ICRP 2020) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #723)
by Atif Iqbal Hasmat Malik Ahmed Riyaz Kouzou Abdellah Sertac BayhanThis book is a collection of papers presented at the International Conference on Renewable Power (ICRP 2020), held during 13–14 July 2020 in Rajouri, Jammu, India. The book covers different topics of renewable energy sources in modern power systems. The book focusses on smart grid technologies and applications, renewable power systems including solar PV, solar thermal, wind, power generation, transmission and distribution, transportation electrification and automotive technologies, power electronics and applications in renewable power system, energy management and control system, energy storage in modern power system, active distribution network, artificial intelligence in renewable power systems, and cyber-physical systems and Internet of things in smart grid and renewable power.
Renewable Power for Sustainable Growth: Proceedings of ICRP 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1086)
by Hasmat Malik Sukumar Mishra Y. R. Sood Atif Iqbal Taha Selim UstunThe proceedings is a collection of papers presented at International Conference on Renewal Power (ICRP 2023), held during 28 – 29 March 2023 in Mewat Engineering College, Nuh, India. The book covers different topics of renewal energy sources in modern power systems. The volume focusses on smart grid technologies and applications, renewable power systems including solar PV, solar thermal, wind, power generation, transmission and distribution, transportation electrification and automotive technologies, power electronics and applications in renewable power system, energy management and control system, energy storage in modern power system, active distribution network, artificial intelligence in renewable power systems, and cyber physical systems and internet of things in smart grid and renewable power.
Renewable Power Pathways: A REVIEW OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
by Committee on Programmatic Review of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Power TechnologiesA REVIEW OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
Renewable Power Systems Dynamic Security (Power Systems)
by Adel A. Elbaset Yasunori Mitani Gaber Magdy Gaber ShabibThis book presents innovative techniques and approaches to maintaining dynamic security of modern power systems that have a high penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs). The authors propose a number of frequency control strategies and schemes to address and evade stability problems in system frequency and voltage that can lead to power interruption and power failure/blackout. The book includes case studies aimed at validating the effectiveness of the techniques and strategies presented, and will be a valuable resource for researchers working in electrical power engineering, power system stability, dynamics and control, and microgrids.
Renewable Resources and Energy Management: Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation in Energy Management & Renewable Resources (IEMRE 2022)
by Satyajit Chakrabarti Arun Kumar Bar Swati Chowdhuri Debashis Jana Nirban Chakraborty Sanjoy MondalInternational Conference on Energy Management & Renewable Resources has been a premium forum for presenting recent advances in renewable based energy systems, smart applications of power electronic devices in modern grid systems and AI based control over energy management areas. IEMRE2022 has been an excellent platform to collaborate and showcase high-end research giving exposure to interact with the eminent Professors, Technocrats, Scientists, Administrators and Students throughout the world by the latest innovations in the field of Renewable Energy and Energy Management with their applications in worldwide energy sectors. IEMRE 2022 was organized by Department of EEE & EE of Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India for three days in online mode with invited lectures by outstanding speakers from all over the world on emerging areas in the field of renewable energy. This book is a collection of select papers from the conference.
Renewing Middle School Facilities (Research for Development)
by Maria FianchiniThis book draws on important original transdisciplinary research to address a wide range of issues relating to the remodeling of existing schools for pre-teenagers to fit them to various novel teaching models (e.g. collaborative learning, ICT integration, and out-of-classroom working) and to create effective educational environments for the future.The strong relationship between people’s wellbeing, physical environment and student learning in schools has already been extensively studied in international research. At the same time, a number of different scenarios of possible innovations are now emerging, and these require conscious choices in terms of designing both the ways and the places where educational processes can be developed.The principal focus of this research was the relationship between infrastructure, activities, and school communities.The book is divided into three sections, the first of which discusses conceptual aspects and outlines innovative renewal strategies. The second section describes a participatory research process developed in five case studies of lower-secondary or middle schools with the aim of updating our knowledge about such schools and identifying emerging issues. The last section presents case studies, operational tools, and design strategies that aid decision-making and support interventions to renew school facilities. The book is intended mainly for scholars of architecture and education, but is also of interest to a wider readership, including principals, teachers, designers, decision-makers in school communities, and heads of municipal education departments.
Rennwagentechnik
by Michael TrzesniowskiPraxisnah und mit detaillierten Abbildungen werden in diesem Buch die Grundlagen der Fahrwerktechnik bei Radaufhängung, Federung, Dämpfung, Antrieb und Lenkung dargestellt. Auch der Motor kommt nicht zu kurz. So werden die wesentlichen Maßnahmen zur Leistungssteigerung gezeigt und auf die Besonderheiten einzelner Bauteile hingewiesen. Konstruktive Details wie Schnellverschlüsse, Querlenker, Antriebswellen oder Flügelprofile werden mit allen Auslegungskriterien dargestellt. Querverbindungen zum Pkw machen die Unterschiede in der Technik und in den erzielten Fahrleistungen anschaulich. Abgeleitet von der Technik der Rennwagen in Formelserien und Tourenwagensport, wird der Transfer auf die heute konkurrierenden Formelracer vorgenommen. In dieser zweiten Auflage wurde ein eigener Abschnitt über Energierückgewinnung aufgenommen. Die Kapitel Fahrwerk, Auslegung und Abstimmung wurden aktualisiert und ergänzt.
Rennwagentechnik - Praxislehrgang Fahrdynamik: Eine praktische Anleitung für Amateure und Profis (Handbuch Rennwagentechnik #6)
by Ralph Pütz Ton SernéDer Leser wird zunächst lernen, seinen Rennwagen selbst zu vermessen, um das Setup des Autos letztendlich besser kennen- und verstehen zu lernen. Daraufhin folgt sukzessive die Vermittlung von Grundlagen mit dem Anspruch der unmittelbaren Anwendbarkeit des Wissens. Als erstes werden die wichtigsten Eigenschaften der Reifen beschrieben, um zu vermitteln, wie man die Eigenschaften der Reifen optimal ausnutzen kann. Erst in der Folge werden Federung, Schwingungsdämpfer (Stoßdämpfer), Stabilisatoren, Fahrwerksgeometrien und die Aerodynamik behandelt mit der Zielsetzung, das Potenzial der Reifen bestmöglich einzusetzen. Abschließend wird das Gelernte optimal auf das Durchfahren einer Kurve, verteilt auf fünf wesentliche Segmente, angewendet und pro Segment eine Analyse für mögliche Ursachen von Unter- und Übersteuern durchgeführt und Lösungsansätze gegeben.
Rennwagentechnik - Praxislehrgang Fahrdynamik: Eine praktische Anleitung für Amateure und Profis (Handbuch Rennwagentechnik)
by Ton Serné Ralph PützDer Leser wird zunächst lernen, seinen Rennwagen selbst zu vermessen, um das Setup des Autos letztendlich besser kennen- und verstehen zu lernen. Daraufhin folgt sukzessive die Vermittlung von Grundlagen mit dem Anspruch der unmittelbaren Anwendbarkeit des Wissens. Als erstes werden die wichtigsten Eigenschaften der Reifen beschrieben, um zu vermitteln, wie man die Eigenschaften der Reifen optimal ausnutzen kann. Erst in der Folge werden Federung, Schwingungsdämpfer (Stoßdämpfer), Stabilisatoren, Fahrwerksgeometrien und die Aerodynamik behandelt mit der Zielsetzung, das Potenzial der Reifen bestmöglich einzusetzen. Abschließend wird das Gelernte optimal auf das Durchfahren einer Kurve, verteilt auf fünf wesentliche Segmente, angewendet und pro Segment eine Analyse für mögliche Ursachen von Unter- und Übersteuern durchgeführt und Lösungsansätze gegeben.
Renovierung von Anschlusskanälen der Grundstückentwässerung: Statistisch-stochastische Zustandsprognosen für Anschlusskanäle
by Andrzej RaganowiczDas Buch gibt eine Anleitung für das komplette Sanierungsspektrum, beginnend bei Grundstücksanschlüssen über die Zustandserfassung, Bewertung, Planung und die Ausführung der Renovierungsarbeiten bis zur Abnahme der Baumaßnahme sowie Gewährleistungsabnahme.