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Renewable Energy

Part 1|Thermodynamics of the ocean and the atmosphere|Ocean thermal energy conversion plants

Troshenkin, B A; 2003

This book, based on lectures given by the author, sets out to familiarise readers with the theoretical basis of recovering energy from renewable energy sources without disturbing environmental balance. This covers the lithosphere, the oceans and the Earth's atmosphere. The author emphasises the consequences of uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources.

Book details

Physical description: 20.4 x 14.5 blue 96pp

Edition: 1st

Publisher: Fort Publishers

Place of publication: Kharkov

Classification: E210 -

Keywords: Geothermal - steam turbines - oceans - thermal energy - gas dynamics - cooling periods - warming periods - atmosphere

Subjects: Natural and physical sciences, Oceanography, Climate science, Energy engineering, Process heating, Environment, Steam, Transformation [Energy processing] (Conversion), Combined heat and power generation, Heat generation, Geothermal heat, Gas works (and other conversion to gases), Heat distribution, Ocean thermal energy conversion, Thermodynamics