Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition

Title: Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition
Author: Stan Gibilisco
ISBN: 0071794336 / 9780071794336
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 368
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2012
Availability: 45-60 days

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DeMYSTiFieD fuels your knowledge of tricky subjects like alternative energy

If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.

This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.

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Preface

Chapter 1 : Heating with Wood, Corn, and Coal
Chapter 2 : Heating with Oil and Gas
Chapter 3 : Heating and Cooling with Electricity
Chapter 4 : Passive Solar Heating
Chapter 5 : Advanced Indoor Climate Control
Chapter 6 : Conventional Propulsion Methods
Chapter 7 : Propulsion with Methane, Propane, and Biofuels
Chapter 8 : Propulsion with Electricity, Hydrogen, and Fuel Cells
Chapter 9 : Advanced Propulsion Methods
Chapter 10 : Electricity from Fossil Fuels
Chapter 11 : Electricity from Water and Wind
Chapter 12 : Electricity from Atoms and the Sun
Chapter 13 : Advanced Lighting Systems
Chapter 14 : Advanced Electrification Methods

Final Exam
Answers to Quiz and Exam Questions
Suggested Additional Reading