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MERCURY LEARNING and INFORMATION provides print and digital content in the areas of science and medicine, technology and computing, engineering, and mathematics (STEM disciplines) designed for the professional/reference, trade, library, higher education, career school, and online training markets. We embrace both traditional and innovative publishing models designed to accommodate the needs of the intended audience by using the appropriate delivery methods.
Direct Energy Conversion Technologies
ISBN: 9781683924531
Pub Date: November 2019
Specs: 7 x 9 Paperback
Pages: 232
Price: $59.95
The book is designed for students and professionals who specialize in energy technologies and power plant engineering. It covers the mathematics and physics of both current conversion, such as solar cells, fuel cells, MHD, thermoelectric, and thermionic power generation, but also discusses emerging conversion technologies such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy.
FEATURES
- Covers both current conversion technologies as well as emerging technologies, such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy
- Written in simple language, illustrated by diagrams, mathematical analysis, and numerical examples
BRIEF TOC
1. Energy Conversion Technologies. 2. Solar Cells. 3. Fuel Cells. 4. MHD Power Generation. 5. Thermoelectric Power Generation. 6. Thermionic Power Generation. 7. Exploring New Energy Technologies. 8. Solar Thermal Energy. 9. Nuclear Fusion Energy. 10. Hydrogen Energy.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
R.K. Singal, PhD is a university instructor with a specialty in wind and solar power.
M. Tabatabaian, PhD is a university instructor in renewable energy and thermal engineering.