"I just received the new ASME book in the Renewable Energy Series. I am reading it and finding it useful and informative. Nice touch making this derivative product (from Energy and Power Generation Handbook) available for ASME in one of the strategic areas - it works. It is full of used and useful information, especially for younger engineers entering the Renewable Energy Field. It might be an excellent supplemental book for undergraduated energy courses as well. I have been working in these specific areas for the last decade of my career, and it provide new vistas for me. Good Job."
--John B. Kitto, Babcock & Wilcox, ret.
This second volume of the new ASME Press Book Series on Renewable Energy also edited by Dr. Rao and published by ASME Press is based on updated chapters from the classic 2011 Handbook of Energy and Power Generation in addition to new chapters appropriate for the title of this book. The discussions in this book cover varied aspects of Biomass and Waste Energy in use around the globe. Chapters 1 and 2 are revisions of chapters 14 and 15 of the 2011 ASME Handbook whereas chapters 3 through 5 are new chapters which deal with other aspects of Waste Energy. The book is addressed in over 200 pages with several graphics addressed by 9 experts from academia and practicing professionals from the U.S., and India. Global interest in Biomass and Waste Energy is apparent not only from the current usage but also from the untapped resources and its potential for greater usage. The book has an Index to help users easily navigate through the text and graphics.
