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Hodge, B. K.,

Alternative energy systems and applications / B. K Hodge. - Second edition. - xvii, 441p. : Includes index ; 29cm.

Includes index.

Energy usage in the United States and the world -- Fundamentals of turbomachinery -- Hydropower -- Wind energy -- Combustion turbines -- Solar energy fundamentals -- Active solar thermal applications -- Passive solar energy -- Photovoltaic systems -- Fuel cells -- Combined heat and power (CHP) systems -- Biomass -- Geothermal energy -- Ocean energy -- Nuclear energy -- Transportation and hybrid and electric vehicles -- Hydraulic fracturing, oil, natural gas, and the new reality.

ISBN: 9781119109211 (pbk.) 9781119109228 (epdf) 9781119109235 (epub)

LCCN: 2016049895

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Electric power systems.
Power resources.
Renewable energy sources.

LC Class. No.: TJ808 / .H63 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 333.79/4