Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies (Emerging Technologies and Materials in Thermal Engineering)

Yadav, Dhananjay (EDT)/ Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar (EDT)/ Kumar, Ashwani (EDT)

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division（2025/09発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 780 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780443331848
• DDC分類 621.042

Full Description

Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies is an essential guide for those interested in the field of renewable thermal energy. The book covers a wide range of topics, focusing on solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass energy. By presenting the fundamentals, advancements, and practical applications, the book bridges the gap in interdisciplinary knowledge. Readers will find valuable insights into the latest technological advancements and real-world case studies, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers, engineers, students, and policymakers. The book aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to a specific renewable energy source. The first section covers solar thermal energy, including solar collectors, concentrating solar power systems, and thermal energy storage. The second section focuses on geothermal energy, discussing exploration techniques, drilling technologies, and optimizing power generation. The last section explores biomass energy, emphasizing sustainability and the integration of biomass with other energy sources.

Contents

Section I Solar thermal energy

1. Recent technological developments in solar thermal energy harvesting technologies
2. Advances in solar collectors and concentrators
3. High-temperature heat transfer fluids for next-generation solar thermal energy systems
4. Harnessing solar thermal energy: Applications in process heating and power generation
5. Hybrid systems: Integrating solar thermal with other renewable sources
6. Design of high-performance nanomaterials for sustainable solar thermal energy absorption
7. Next-generation passive cooling: Leveraging phase change materials in thermal energy storage systems
8. Limitations, technological challenges, and recycling of thermal renewable energy systems 233
9. Phase change materials for next generation renewable thermal energy systems in existence of thermoelectric generator
10. Thermoelectric materials and devices for renewable thermal energy harvesting
11. Applications of solar thermal energy systems
12. Solar thermal drying systems for diverse applications: A sustainable approach
13. Innovative roughness techniques for enhanced heat transfer in double-pass solar air heaters for sustainable drying and buildings application
14. Enhancing hydrogen production: A study on steam reforming using advanced nanocomposites
15. Thermal management of Li-Ion batteries for enhanced performance in renewable energy integration
16. Impact of environmental factors on next-generation micro hydropower: An experimental investigation of silt erosion on pico pelton turbine performance

Section II Geothermal energy

17. Geothermal energy harvesting: An experimental investigation of horizontal ground heat exchanger using centrifugal pump
18. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) for electricity generation
19. Geothermal direct use in heating and cooling applications

Section III Biomass energy

20. Advancements in hydrogen storage materials: Synthesis and applications
21. Biomass technologies
22. Dark-fermentation technology: A sustainable approach for biohydrogen production from waste biomass
23. Photofermentation: Harnessing solar energy for biohydrogen production
24. Metabolic engineering for biohydrogen production
25. Predictive modeling solar panel performance using artificial intelligence for evaluation
26. Green hydrogen production from renewable energy resources: Current status and future perspective
27. Microwave-driven biodiesel production from waste cooking oil: A parametric optimization approach for next-generation biofuel upcycling
Index