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Full Description
Energy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features.
From an overview of the historical evolution of the world's energy systems, through the principles underlying their use, to future prospects and sustainability, this comprehensive text provides thorough coverage of contemporary energy conversion systems and their impact on society and the environment.
The engaging writing style and frequent use of illustrations makes the text accessible for students of all backgrounds and levels. Feature boxes throughout the text present explanations of the more advanced topics and detailed energy arithmetic is addressed in the appendix. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include the most recent statistics and developments in this rapidly moving field.
Digital formats and resources
Energy Systems and Sustainability is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
The online resources to accompany Energy Systems and Sustainability include:
For students:
· Links to sources of further information and up-to-date energy statistics
· Self-assessment questions
For registered adopters of the book:
· Figures from the book, available for download
Contents
1: Introduction
2: Primary energy
3: What do we use energy for?
4: Forms of energy
5: Coal
6: Heat to motive power
7: Oil and gas
8: Oil and gas engines
9: Electricity
10: Nuclear power
11: Future of nuclear power
12: Costing energy
13: Penalties
14: Remedies
