Power Resources category: 2047 books
2011 Clean Energy Investments
Project Summaries
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
This report summarizes the investments in clean energy of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2011, condensing information from project databases and formal reports in an easy-to-reference format. This report was prepared by ADB’s Clean Energy Program which provides the cohesive agenda that encompasses...
Energy Management in Buildings
The Earthscan Expert Guide
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2013
The role of the energy manager has evolved significantly as the task of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from buildings has become increasingly important. Managers are now technical experts, negotiators, construction project managers, procurement specialists, efficiency advocates and often provide...
Li-S and Li-O2 Batteries with High Specific Energy
Research and Development
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2016
This brief reviews the fundamentals, recent developments, challenges and prospects of Li-S and Li-O2 batteries, including fundamental research and potential applications. It starts with a brief overview encompassing the current state of Li-S and Li-O2 battery technology. It then provides general information...
Transforming Electricity
The Coming Generation of Change
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2013
This text reassesses the basic premises that have guided electricity development for more than a century in the light of new understanding, pressures and opportunities. It investigates the changes already in progress and those that may yet follow; their interactions and their implications for policy....
by Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Heating water with the sun is a practice almost as old as humankind itself. Solar Water Heating now completely revised and expanded is the definitive guide to this clean and cost-effective technology.Beginning with a review of the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the...
Geothermal Heat Pumps
A Guide for Planning and Installing
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2012
Geothermal Heat Pumps is the most comprehensive guide to the selection, design and installation of geothermal heat pumps available. This leading manual presents the most recent information and market developments in order to put any installer, engineer or architect in the position to design, select...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2010
The purpose of this book is to provide a working knowledge and an exposure to cutting edge developments in operation and control of electric energy processing systems. The book focuses on the modeling and control of interdependent communications and electric energy systems, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), and the interdisciplinary education component of the EPNES initiative.
Intelligent Digital Oil and Gas Fields
Concepts, Collaboration, and Right-Time Decisions
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2017
Intelligent Digital Oil and Gas Fields: Concepts, Collaboration, and Right-time Decisions delivers to the reader a roadmap through the fast-paced changes in the digital oil field landscape of technology in the form of new sensors, well mechanics such as downhole valves, data analytics and models for...
Gas and Oil Reliability Engineering
Modeling and Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2016
Gas and Oil Reliability Engineering: Modeling and Analysis, Second Edition, provides the latest tactics and processes that can be used in oil and gas markets to improve reliability knowledge and reduce costs to stay competitive, especially while oil prices are low.
Updated with relevant analysis...
Education and Training for the Oil and Gas Industry: The Evolution of Four Energy Nations
Mexico, Nigeria, Brazil, and Iraq
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2015
The third book in the Getenergy Guides series, The Evolution of Four Energy Nations considers how four very different countries have evolved as oil and gas-producing nations and how the interventions of government, industry and the education and training sector have addressed workforce and skills...
Creativity in the Classroom
Case Studies in Using the Arts in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2013
The aim of this book is to present alternatives to this instrumentalism and its impact upon critical thinking and learning. It provides illustrations that through the use of the creative arts and humanities, flexible and creative teaching and learning can take place that goes beyond the delivery of...
Viet Nam
Energy Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
The latest energy sector assessment, strategy, and road map for Viet Nam highlights energy sector performance, major development constraints, and government development plans and strategy. The report highlights previous support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners,...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Indonesia has achieved an impressive 84% electrification ratio, but faces significant challenges in reaching the remaining 16% of its households. This report describes Indonesia’s electrification environment and identifies barriers to achieving universal electricity access. Principles drawn from...
Harmonizing Electricity Laws in South Asia
Recommendations to Implement the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement on Energy Trade (Electricity)
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2017
Electricity shortages in South Asia are adversely impacting the region's socioeconomic development. Energy trade is seen as a solution to this challenge. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) is a key step in realizing...