Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources

1st Edition - November 27, 2021
Authors: Muhammad Asif Hanif, Farwa Nadeem, Rida Tariq, Umer Rashid
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources provides comprehensive information on the status of all renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Chapters discuss the technological developments and environmental impacts of each energy source, giving a valuable reference of up-to-date scientific progress, technical application and comparative ecological analysis of each source. In addition to understanding the process involved in generating energy, the book looks at possible merits and demerits relevant to environmental problems, highlighting the importance of the implementation of sustainable, approachable, cost effective and durable renewable energy resources.

Designed to highlight relevant concepts on energy efficiency, current technologies and ongoing industrial trends, this is an ideal reference source for academics, practitioners, professionals and upper-level students interested in the latest research on renewable energy.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
About the authors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Energy resources and utilization
Abstract
1.1 Sources and types of energy resources
References
Chapter 2. Nonrenewable energy resources
Abstract
2.1 Nonrenewable energy resources
References
Chapter 3. Future energy options: an overview
Abstract
3.1 Shale gas
3.2 Offshore wind energy and offshore wind farm
3.3 Carbon capture technology
References
Chapter 4. Solar thermal energy and photovoltaic systems
Abstract
4.1 Solar thermal energy
4.2 Solar photovoltaic system
References
Chapter 5. Wind energy and its harnessing systems
Abstract
5.1 Wind energy and wind power
References
Chapter 6. Hydropower energy generating systems
Abstract
6.1 Small hydropower plants
6.2 Classification of hydropower plants
6.3 Classification of hydraulic turbines
6.4 Selection of turbine on the basis of specific speed
6.5 Types of small hydropower schemes
6.6 Components of hydroelectric power plants
6.7 Important components of hydroelectric power plants
6.8 Low head and very low head hydro power generation
6.9 Working principle of electrical generators
6.10 Working theory of induction generator
6.11 Self-excited induction generation
6.12 Applications of induction generators
6.13 Isolated induction generator
6.14 Installation of small hydroelectric projects with unique features
6.15 Western yamuna canal hydel Yamunanagar
6.16 Kakroi micro hydel project
6.17 The outlook for the hydropower
6.18 Long-term global scenarios for hydropower
6.19 Future of hydroelectric power projects
References
Chapter 7. Power generation by ocean energy
Abstract
7.1 Tidal energy
7.2 Ocean thermal energy conversion
References
Chapter 8. Geothermal energy production
Abstract
8.1 Geothermal energy
8.2 Three parts of earth’s interior
8.3 Plate tectonics theory—lithosphere plates of earth
8.4 Vapor-dominated geothermal plants
8.5 Geothermal power generation
8.6 Liquid-dominated geothermal plants
8.7 Types of geothermal energy systems
8.8 Geothermal technologies
8.9 Applicability of geothermal energy resources
8.10 Detailed insight of lithosphere/geosphere and all relevant processes
8.11 Future of geothermal energy
References
Chapter 9. Renewable energy from biomass
Abstract
9.1 Biomass—renewable energy from plants and animals
9.2 Biomass resources and bio-renewable resources
9.3 Biofuel
9.4 Benefits of anaerobic digestion and biogas
9.5 Bioenergy conversion technologies
9.6 Biogas technology
9.7 Black liquor gasification
9.8 Black liquor gasifiers and system integration
9.9 Biomass cogeneration systems
9.10 Rice milling
9.11 Ethanol from biomass
9.12 Production and utilization of biodiesel
9.13 Major barriers and challenges
9.14 Environmental benefits
9.15 Biomass power is carbon neutral
9.16 Future of biomass-based energy resources
References
Chapter 10. Hydrogen and fuel cells
Abstract
10.1 Fuel cell
10.2 Working of fuel cells
10.3 Design of fuel cells
10.4 Basic principles of operation
10.5 Working of fuel processors
10.6 Hydrogen fuel cell
10.7 Direct methanol fuel cell
10.8 Different types of fuel cells
10.9 Elements of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
10.10 Types of electrolytes in fuel cells
10.11 Hydrogen oxygen fuel electrical cell
10.12 Introduction of hybrid electric vehicles
10.13 Polymer electrolyte fuel cells
10.14 Microbial fuel cell
10.15 Hydrogen generation
10.16 Comparison of electrolysis and the fuel cell process
10.17 Various fuel cell types and their operating characteristics
10.18 Hydrogen basics
10.19 Steam methane reforming
10.20 Costs of hydrogen supply
10.21 Uses and applications of hydrogen
10.22 The refuelling challenge
10.23 Turbopumps for liquid rocket engines
10.24 Engine requirements
10.25 Gas generator cycle
10.26 Gas hydrates
10.27 Recent advances in fuel cell technology
References
Chapter 11. Hybrid energy and transmission systems
Abstract
11.1 Hybrid systems of energy
11.2 Preference of hybrid energy resources
11.3 Wind photovoltaic hybrid system
11.4 Hybrid electric vehicles
11.5 Hydrogen fuel cell features
11.6 Compare electricity sources and annual vehicle emissions
11.7 Fuel cell electric vehicles
11.8 Emerging technologies of hybrid energy systems
References
Chapter 12. Energy and global environment
Abstract
12.1 Climate change and energy transition
12.2 Recent scenarios and pathways toward decarbonization
12.3 Climate change and energy
12.4 Biogeochemical cycles
12.5 Ecological pyramids
12.6 Ecosystem
12.7 Global emissions by toxic gases
12.8 Control measures
12.9 Water pollution: an introduction
12.10 Thermal pollution
12.11 Scientific evidence for warming of the climate system is unequivocal
12.12 Sources of greenhouse gas emissions
12.13 Conservation of biodiversity
12.14 Ecological succession
12.15 Conservation of biodiversity
12.16 Control strategies for conservation of environment
References
Index

Muhammad Asif Hanif

Dr Hanif is an Assistant Professor & Group Leader at the Nano and Biomaterials lab within the Department of Chemistry at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. His work focuses on natural products and their analysis using advanced analytical chemistry, and he has published over 120 peer reviewed journal articles, 7 books/manuals and several book chapters. In addition, Dr Hanif has supervised over 40 M.Phil students and 3 PhD students. For outstanding contributions, he has made to the scientific development through the application of basic and applied scientific research particularly in the field of Chemical Sciences (Chemistry), and his unmatched services to community as the benchmark of excellence, the Pakistan Academy of Sciences has awarded him prestigious “Gold Medal” in 2019.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor and Group Leader, Nano and Biomaterials Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Farwa Nadeem

Farwa Nadeem has been working in capacity of environmentalist since last five years in international scientific organization. Her main task is to improve and protect the quality of natural environment. She is also working to overcome environmental changes harmful to human beings and other living organisms. She is educating people about green chemistry and environmental friendly chemical processes along with numerous industrial and agricultural activities. Exploration of alternative energy resources is another active field of her through comprehensive research at Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040-Pakistan.

Affiliations and expertise

International Scientific Organization, Pakistan

Rida Tariq

Rida Tariq has been working as a green energy expert at the International Scientific Organization for last 3 years to improve the purity of the natural environment. Her major goal is to enhance the quality and quantity of several renewable energy resources for a sustainable future and spends time informing communities about the utilization of fully environmental friendly green energy resources and conservation of natural environment.

Affiliations and expertise

Green Energy Expert, International Scientific Organization

Umer Rashid

Umer Rashid is working on analytical chemistry, industrial oil products, renewable energy resources and heterogeneous catalysts for production of least toxic biodiesels. He has research interests in the production and characterization of bio-lubricants, synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts, microwave technology and exploration of nonedible feedstocks for production of biodiesel. He has published 143 peer reviewed articles and has taught many courses related to green energy resources.

Affiliations and expertise

Fellow Researcher and Associate Professor, Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra, Malaysia