Non-conventional and Distributed Energy System

[For B.Tech., M.Tech., M.Sc., B.Sc. (Electronics) AMIE, GATE, UPSC (Engineering Services)]
Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-93-90620-62-3
Verlag: IK International Pvt. Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 484 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 180 mm x 240 mm

All types of non-conventional sources of power, i.e., biomass, solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, fuel cell, MHO, thermoelectric, thermionic, piezoelectric, small hydro, hybrid power plants, energy storage technologies and distributed generation have been discussed in detail along with case studies. Environmental impact of these power plants has also been discussed.

This book is meant for students of B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc, AMIE and various competitive exams.

Salient Features - Covers syllabus of 25 universities and NITs.
- Each chapter provides an overview followed by construction, operation, analysis, equivalent circuit, etc., of power plants.
- It contains pedagogical features such as chapter summary, multiple-choice question bank, operating power plants in the world, sample question papers, case studies, etc., to enhance student centric learning.
- It contains 108 solved numerical problems, 56 unsolved numerical problems with answers, 402 figures and 117 tables to make subject matter easier to understand.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technik: Allgemeines
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- 1. Overview of Non-conventional energy
- 2. Biomass Energy system
- 3. Wind energy system
- 4. Solar energy system
- 5. Geothermal energy system
- 6. Ocean based energy system
- 7. Fuel cell, MHD and Hydrogen energy systems
- 8. Thermoelectric, Thermionic, Piezoelectric and Thermonuclear Systems
- 9. Small Hydro
- 10. Co-ordinated Operation of Hybrid Power Plants
- 11. Energy Storage Systems
- 12. Distributed Generation Systems
- Annexures
- Bibliography
- Index

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Tanmoy Deb obtained B.E. (NIT gold medalist), M.Tech (Power Systems), M.Tech (Control & Instrumentation), MBA, M.Phil (Management) and PhD (EE). He has authored 5 textbooks, 51 research papers and 10 articles in refereed journals and magazines. He is member of 12 professional societies and was honorary secretary of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineers, Delhi chapter (2006-07 and 2007-08). He was awarded silver medal by managing director (Whirlpool Corporation) in 1998. He has 33 years of experience in teaching, research and industry. He is also an avid HAM (Radio Amateur) with radio call sign VU2TDV.