Renewable Energy Resources
Renewable Energy Resources by John Twidell, published by Routledge in 2021, is a comprehensive text that spans 742 pages. This fourth edition presents an in-depth exploration of various renewable technologies utilized globally, focusing on sustainable resource harnessing, pollution mitigation, and cost-effective service delivery.
Readers will find that the book emphasizes the efficiency of end-use and cost-effectiveness, beginning each chapter with fundamental scientific theories before delving into applications, environmental impacts, and socio-economic considerations. The text includes case studies, worked examples, and self-revision questions, making it suitable for multidisciplinary master’s degrees in science and engineering, as well as specialist undergraduate modules. Essential data is organized in appendices, and the book serves as a valuable resource for practicing scientists and engineers seeking an introductory reference on renewable energy technologies.
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Renewable Energy Resources is a numerate and quantitative text. It covers the many renewables technologies implemented worldwide by harnessing sustainable resources, mitigating pollution and climate change, and providing cost effective services.
This fourth edition is extensively updated by John Twidell with global developments as underpinned by fundamental analysis and illustrated by case studies and worked examples. Efficiency of end-use and cost-effectiveness is emphasized. Each chapter begins with fundamental scientific theory, and then considers applications, environmental impact and socio-economic aspects, before concluding with Quick Questions for self-revision, Problems and new Exercises. Basic theory underlying the technologies is covered in succinct Reviews of electrical power, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and solid-state physics. Common symbols and cross-referencing apply throughout; essential data are tabulated in Appendices.
Renewable Energy Resources supports multidisciplinary master’s degrees in science and engineering, and specialist modules at undergraduate level. Practicing scientists and engineers will find it a useful introductory text and reference book.
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