Rakosh Das Begamudre

Energy conversion systems - New Delhi New Age International 2000 - 419p.

Includes index.

Highlighting the physics and engineering aspects of energy conversion systems, this book presents an exhaustive exposition of both conventional and non-conventional conversion systems.
* Presents a detailed description of nuclear and photovoltaic power.
* Discusses magneto hydrodynamics, wind and ocean energy, fossil fuel and hydroelectric power.
* Explains coal gasification, biomass and geothermal energy, thermo-electric converters and fuel cells.
* Also explains problems of cogeneration and energy storage.
* Highlights the global energy scenario and the environmental effects of various energy conversion systems.
* Illustrative examples are provided throughout the book.
Review and multiple choice questions and practice problems are provided at the end each chapter. With its comprehensive coverage and systematic presentation, this is an essential text for electrical engineering students. Practicing engineers would also find this book extremely useful as a reference source.


8122412661


Energy conservation
Applied physics

621.042 / BEG/E

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