The Future of Energy - Softcover

Towler, Brian F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128010274 ISBN 13: 9780128010273

Publisher: Academic Press, 2014

Synopsis

Using the principle that extracting energy from the environment always involves some type of impact on the environment, The Future of Energy discusses the sources, technologies, and tradeoffs involved in meeting the world's energy needs. A historical, scientific, and technical background set the stage for discussions on a wide range of energy sources, including conventional fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal, as well as emerging renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. Readers will learn that there are no truly "green" energy sources-all energy usage involves some tradeoffs-and will understand these tradeoffs and other issues involved in using each energy source. * Each potential energy source includes discussions of tradeoffs in economics, environmental, and policy implications* Examples and cases of implementing each technology are included throughout the book* Technical discussions are supported with equations, graphs, and tables* Includes discussions of carbon capture and sequestration as emerging technologies to manage carbon dioxide emissions

About this title

Review:

A balanced presentation of the sources, technologies, and trade-offs of the options available to meet the world's energy needs ― including existing fossil fuels and emerging renewable energy sources

Review:

" According to the Towler principle, 'It is not possible to extract energy from the environment without having an impact on the environment.'...Summing Up: Recommended." --Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0128010274
• ISBN 13: 9780128010273
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 388