"Energy and Its Many Forms" by Tom Lund. ISBN
978-1-60264-116-7 (softcover) 370 pages. $15.95
Energy is a treasure to be intelligently managed and
developed. The modern world thrives on energy. Indeed, it
has become a necessary part of our existence for heating,
cooking, transportation, communications, and manufacturing
of goods. This book describes important sources of energy
and the abundance, strengths, and drawbacks of each.
Major sources of energy covered are:
* Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal
* Wind
* Geothermal
* Hydroelectric
* Petroleum products
* Biofuels
* Natural gas
* Coal
* Hydrogen
* Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Other associated topics treated include:
* Energy use by personal vehicles including
gasoline, electric, hybrid gasoline-electric,
natural gas, and hydrogen powered
* Energy use for transport of freight and
passengers
* Energy Storage
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author draws on over 40 years experience in a wide
range of engineering disciplines to tell the story of
these sources of energy. Practical experience is augmented
by master’s degrees in electrical engineering, physics,
and business administration.
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