The energy problem /

Most scientists now believe that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are rapidly increasing, and that emissions from the burning of fossil fuels is a principal cause. Thus, it is probable that this will affect the climate and lead to global warming. This book familiarizes the non-specia...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stein, Richard S.
Other Authors: Powers, Joseph
Format: Printed Book
Published: London: World Scientific, 2011.
Subjects:
Renewable energy sources.
Energy development.
Solar energy.
Nuclear energy.
Fossil fuels.
Energy consumption.
Energy consumption-Economic aspects.
Thermodynamics.
Wind power.
Water-Power.
Geothermal resources.
Heat pumps.
Ethanol as fuel.
Online Access:https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wBw8DQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1, Basis: Energy Considerations:
  • 1. Introduction: Is there a problem? ; Where does energy come from? ; Conservation of energy ; Where does gasoline get its energy? ; Fossil fuel sources ; The carbon dioxide problem
  • 2. What to Do About It?: The possibilities ; Using less energy ; Lifestyle changes ; Food supply ; Transportation ; Conservation ; Alternative energy sources
  • 3. Thermodynamics: The first law of thermodynamics ; Some examples of the first law ; The second law of thermodynamics ; A reflection
  • 4. Conservation: The nature of conservation ; Change in the nature of housing ; Energy consuming devices ; Transportation ; Hybrids and fuel efficient cars ; Planes, buses, trucks, and trains ; Centralized agriculture ; Electrical power conservation ; Other factors that might be considered ; An overview of the conservation approach ; Considerations for bringing conservation about
  • Pt. II, Present Energy Sources:
  • 5. Fossil fuels ; Coal ; What about oil? ; Gasification of coal ; Natural gas as a fuel ; Synthetic oil ; Oil sands
  • Pt. III, Alternative Energy Sources:
  • 6. Alternative energy sources: The problem with fossil fuels ; The sun is the ultimate source of most energy ; "Blue-Sky" ideas
  • 7. Biofuels: Why biofuels? ; Burning wood ; Biodiesel ; Alcohol as a biofuel ; The preparation of biofuels by pyrolysis ; Energy from trash ; Synthetic photosynthesis ; Hydrocarbons
  • 8. Wind and Water: Wind power ; Hydroelectric power ; Tidal and wave energy
  • 9. Geothermal: Hot springs ; Heat pumps
  • 10. Solar Energy: The sun's energy
  • 11. Nuclear Energy: Principles ; Nuclear reactions ; The future
  • Pt. IV, Conclusions:
  • Overview: Economics ; Timing ; Political considerations.

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