Download or read book Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology written by Manuel Blanco and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of research and development, concentrating solar thermal (CST) power plants (also known as concentrating solar power (CSP) and as Solar Thermal Electricity or STE systems) are now starting to be widely commercialized. Indeed, the IEA predicts that by 2050, with sufficient support over ten percent of global electricity could be produced by concentrating solar thermal power plants. However, CSP plants are just but one of the many possible applications of CST systems. Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology provides detailed information on the latest advances in CST systems research and technology. It promotes a deep understanding of the challenges the different CST technologies are confronted with, of the research that is taking place worldwide to address those challenges, and of the impact that the innovation that this research is fostering could have on the emergence of new CST components and concepts. It is anticipated that these developments will substantially increase the cost-competiveness of commercial CST solutions and reshape the technological landscape of both CST technologies and the CST industry. After an introductory chapter, the next three parts of the book focus on key CST plant components, from mirrors and receivers to thermal storage. The final two parts of the book address operation and control and innovative CST system concepts. Contains authoritative reviews of CST research taking place around the world Discusses the impact this research is fostering on the emergence of new CST components and concepts that will substantially increase the cost-competitiveness of CST power Covers both major CST plant components and system-wide issues

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Download or read book Advances in Energy Research Vol 2 written by Suneet Singh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents selected papers from the 6th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER 2017), which cover topics ranging from energy optimization, generation, storage and distribution, and emerging technologies, to energy management, policy, and economics. The book is inter-disciplinary in scope and addresses a host of different areas relevant to energy research, making it of interest to scientists, policymakers, students, economists, rural activists, and social scientists alike.

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Download or read book Advanced Membrane Science and Technology for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications written by Angelo Basile and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progress in membrane materials, selective membrane design, and computer modeling and simulation have contributed greatly to the application of advanced membranes in conventional and alternative power sectors, as well as to clean industry applications. This book presents a comprehensive review of membrane science and technology.

Download or read book Electric Energy Systems and Energy Storage written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A National Plan for Energy Research Development Demonstration written by United States. Energy Research and Development Administration and published by . This book was released on with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research written by Manaswita Bose and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-17 with total page 1639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents selected papers from the 7th International Conference on Advances in Energy Research (ICAER 2019), providing a comprehensive coverage encompassing all fields and aspects of energy in terms of generation, storage, and distribution. Themes such as optimization of energy systems, energy efficiency, economics, management, and policy, and the interlinkages between energy and environment are included. The contents of this book will be of use to researchers and policy makers alike.

Download or read book Solar Energy Research Institute and Regional Solar Energy Centers written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Development and Applications and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Fiscal year 1985 Department of Energy authorization written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: