Energy category: 1670 books

Cover of CO2: A Valuable Source of Carbon
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Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2013

As the annual production of carbon Dioxide (CO2) reaches 30 billion tones, the growing issue of the greenhouse effect has triggered the development of technologies for CO2 sequestration, storage and use as a reactant. Collecting together the reports of the Congress at University of Rome (Campus Bio-medico)...
Cover of Stopping Climate Change: the Case for Hydrogen and Coal
by C.E. Sandy Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017

This book documents the advantages and limitations of various electricity generation methods. It illustrates how both electricity and motor fuel can be cost-effectively derived from coal, natural gas or other indigenous fuels, thereby eliminating our dependence on imported oil and the power of OPEC....
Cover of Secrets of Fukushima Nuclear Plant Mysteries of Unit 4 Explosions and Conspiracy
by Meiso Canada
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2012

2011: The hidden truth behind the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. As a military and nuclear weapons researcher, the author examines the cause of the Unit 4 reactor building explosion. He gathers tiny pieces of evidence from the explosion, then puts them all together revealing the bigger picture...
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Nuclear Safeguards, Security and Nonproliferation

Achieving Security with Technology and Policy

by James Doyle
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2011

With an increase of global security concerns over potential terrorist acts, the threat of WMDs, and increasing political issues with nations seeking nuclear capability, the need to track, detect, and safeguard nuclear material globally has never been greater. Nuclear Safeguards, Security and Nonproliferation...
Cover of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Science and Engineering
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Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012

The nuclear fuel cycle is characterised by the wide range of scientific disciplines and technologies it employs. The development of ever more integrated processes across the many stages of the nuclear fuel cycle therefore confronts plant manufacturers and operators with formidable challenges. Nuclear...
Cover of Advanced Separation Techniques for Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Radioactive Waste Treatment
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Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2011

Advanced separations technology is key to closing the nuclear fuel cycle and relieving future generations from the burden of radioactive waste produced by the nuclear power industry. Nuclear fuel reprocessing techniques not only allow for recycling of useful fuel components for further power generation,...
Cover of Steam Generators for Nuclear Power Plants
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Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2017

Steam Generators for Nuclear Power Plants examines all phases of the lifecycle of nuclear steam generators (NSGs), components which are essential for the efficient and safe operation of light water reactors (LWRs). Coverage spans the design, manufacturing, operation and maintenance, fitness-for-service,...
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The Manhattan Project

A very brief introduction to the physics of nuclear weapons

by B. Cameron Reed
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2017

The development of nuclear weapons by the Manhattan Project during World War II was one of the most dramatic scientific/technological episodes in human history. This book, prepared by a recognized expert on the Manhattan Project, offers a concise survey of the essential physics concepts underlying...
Cover of The Engineer's Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries
by Geoff B. Barker
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2017

The Engineer’s Guide to Plant Layout and Piping Design for the Oil and Gas Industries gives pipeline engineers and plant managers a critical real-world reference to design, manage, and implement safe and effective plants and piping systems for today’s operations. This book fills a training void...
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Syngas from Waste

Emerging Technologies

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Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2011

Syngas from Waste presents the most recent concepts, methods and techniques for the preliminary design of a promising emerging technology: production of clean syngas from waste materials. An in-depth account is given of the steps necessary to achieve the optimum design and up-to-date tools are presented...
Cover of Low Carbon Urban Infrastructure Investment in Asian Cities
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Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016

Several Asian cities have already invested in initiatives to build and promote Green Cities. Owing to the limited capacity of local governments, the funding of urban infrastructure has become a critical issue. Against this background, this book explores a new funding mechanism which demands the engagement...
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Nuclear Engineering

A Conceptual Introduction to Nuclear Power

by Malcolm Joyce
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2017

Nuclear Engineering: A Conceptual Introduction to Nuclear Power provides coverage of the introductory, salient principles of nuclear engineering in a comprehensive manner for those entering the profession at the end of their degree. The nuclear power industry is undergoing a renaissance because of...
Cover of Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment
by Celina Mikolajczak, Michael Kahn, Kevin White
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2012

Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment examines the usage of lithium-ion batteries and cells within consumer, industrial and transportation products, and analyzes the potential hazards associated with their prolonged use. This book also surveys the applicable codes and standards for lithium-ion...
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Resilience-Oriented Urban Planning

Theoretical and Empirical Insights

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Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018

This book explores key theoretical and empirical issues related to the development and implementation of planning strategies that can provide guidance on the transition to climate-compatible and low-carbon urban development. It especially focuses on integrating resilience thinking into the urban planning...
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