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Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

• 1st Edition
• November 15, 2024
• Fangming Jiang + 2 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-24118-5

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• eBook 978-0-443-24119-2

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Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Concept, Methods, and Challenges provides a concise guide to the modelling of PEM fuel cells. The book offers detailed methodologies, codes, and algorithms on every aspect of PEM fuel cells, from cold start to degradation.The opening chapter of the book explains the development, basic principles, and components of PEM fuel cells, followed by the importance and objectives of PEM fuel cell modeling. The second chapter discusses the transport phenomena and mathematical formulation of macro-scale PEM fuel cell models, single cell and stack-level models, and model validation. The third chapter explains multi-phase transport modeling in PEM fuel cells, including different multiphase models including flow in gas flow channels, porous electrodes, and multi-phase model validation. It also addresses multiphase mixture formulation, finite-volume, direct numerical simulation, Lattice Boltzmann, and pore network models. The fourth chapter is dedicated to modeling the cold start process of PEM fuel cells, including the non-isothermal transient cold start model, reduced-dimensional transient model, and the impact of different parameters on the cold start performance. The fifth chapter covers the degradation and lifetime modeling of PEM fuel cells, including stress-induced degradation mechanisms, physics-based and data-driven modeling methods, and coupled performance-degradation models. Finally, the sixth chapter presents recent progress on multi-scale and multi-dimensional modeling of PEM fuel cells, including micro and nano-scale modeling and multi-scale coupled models.Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Concept, Methods, and Challenges is a valuable reference for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals working on fuel cell technologies or interested in fuel cell modelling.

Thorp and Covich's Freshwater Invertebrates

• 4th Edition
• November 1, 2024
• James H. Thorp
• English
• Hardback 978-0-12-804224-3

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• eBook 978-0-12-804265-6

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Each book of the series Thorp and Covich’s Freshwater Invertebrates, Fourth Edition is developed to be the most modern and consistent set of taxonomic keys on the region. The design of the series provides a highly comprehensive, current set of keys in one place for each of these bioregions, with all keys written in a consistent style. This book can be used to the full spectrum of interested readers, from students through to university professors and government agenciesVolume V: Keys to Fauna of the Australian Bioregion focuses on Australia and New Zealand, providing an all-in-one reference for taxonomic classifications across this diverse bioregion and indispensable for biomonitoring and other studies of environmental health.

Effects of Climate Change on Forests

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Fabrizio D'Aprile
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-815024-5

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• eBook 978-0-12-815133-4

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Effects of Climate Change on Forests: An Evidence-Based Primer for Sustainable Management of Temperate and Mediterranean Forests presents concepts, case studies and the application of theories about forest management under climate change. It provides invaluable insight to how forest planning and management tie into the ecological functioning and resilience of the forest, and does so by utilizing a concept weakly implemented in traditional forest planning: namely, by following the variability in growth, and other processes, over time. This shift in focus better incorporates the services provided by forests, and allows for better adaptation planning to help temperate forests not only survive but thrive in the face of climate change. Real-world case studies demonstrate how to effectively manage temperate forests under climate change, using the results of evidence-based research.

Climate Crisis, Energy Violence

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Mary Finley-Brook + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-819501-7

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• eBook 978-0-12-819502-4

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Climate Crisis Energy Violence: Mapping Fossil Energy's Enduring Grasp on a Vulnerable Future communicates the extremity, breadth and extent of energy violence across energy sources, sectors and geographies. The work accommodates structural, ecological, institutional, physical and economic forms of energy violence, exploring the field through novel research methods and data sources, including the use of comparative homicide and repression databases, the analysis of hotspots and sacrifice zone analysis, and systematic representations of the full continuum of violence. The work is accompanied by comprehensive case studies drawn from global examples, including coal mining, oil production, hydraulic fracturing, biofuels, hydroelectric dams and solar panel construction.By framing the work in the context of violence, and in particular the use of metrics, the book provides a compelling and engaging argument for energy justice.

Small Scale Power Generation Handbook

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Umberto Desideri + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-821672-9

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• eBook 978-0-12-823241-5

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Small Scale Power Generation Handbook: Towards Distributed Energy Systems is a technological assessment of small-scale power in one reference, covering various technologies that can be applied to construct small power generation, each with their unique characteristics of operation, maintenance, control and integration within the grid. Addressing how conventional generation can be jointly and efficiently operated with renewable energy sources in small scale power sources, the specific peculiarities of small-scale power are considered in terms of performance, availability and reliability, all in relation to the current trend of incorporating small and distributed power plants using different energy sources and fuels.This book provides technological advances along with the critical issues and economic performance of small size power plants of all types in a single source, making it relevant for professionals involved in the design of small-scale power generation systems and those interested in current energy system design.

Air Quality

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Ranjeet S. Sokhi
• English
• Paperback 978-0-12-822591-2

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• eBook 978-0-12-823280-4

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Air Quality provides a thorough treatment of the fundamental science of air quality, its interactions, its impacts on health and the environment, and management strategies for reducing air pollution in cities, regionally and globally. It begins with fundamentals of the atmosphere and its relevance for air quality before moving logically to prediction and observation and air quality in real world global cities. The book concludes with a review of the impact and management of air quality and provides possible solutions. Chapters are designed to be read sequentially or independently for just in time learning in this complex and interdisciplinary field.This is an excellent resource for students, researchers and professionals in the field of air quality or air pollution.

Theoretical Foundations of Multiscale Modelling

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Michele Cascella + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-88440-2

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• eBook 978-0-323-90606-7

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Theoretical Foundations of Multiscale Modelling aims to address thermodynamical and statistical mechanical foundations of methods commonly employed, highlighting the potential and limitations of each approach. Starting with an overview of the basics of statistical mechanics, the book's chapters illustrate the general theory of molecular modelling, the concepts and methods for the study of complex molecular systems, key strategies employed to perform computational calculations and simulations, recent, cutting-edge tools of the trade, and a selection of case studies that highlight multi-scale modeling, multiple-resolution simulation methods, and machine-learning applications.Drawing on the experience of its expert authors, this book is an insightful guide for all those learning, applying or interested in exploring multiscale modelling methods for their own work. Multiscale modelling approaches can provide valuable insights to researchers across a broad range of fields, but the interdisciplinary applicability of these approaches means both new learners and experienced researchers may not have a clear understanding of the theoretical and computational fundamentals underpinning these methods.

Exergy Analysis of Heating and Cooling

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Daniel Favrat + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-90496-4

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• eBook 978-0-323-90497-1

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Exergy Analysis of Heating and Cooling presents a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theory and design of various complex heating and cooling systems. The book develops a methodology for the reader to analyze the performance of thermodynamic heating and cooling systems, including known and emerging technologies of the future. The formulation of system and subsystem boundaries are discussed to ensure readers can evaluate the whole chain of processes, from primary exergies to useful exergy services. Numerous examples that illustrate how to identify causes for, and solutions to, exergy efficiency are included to increase clarity and understanding for readers.The book's authors evaluate advanced thermodynamic systems by precisely identifying the design and operating parameters which may cause inefficiencies. Users will find this resource to be a great guide that helps solve common problems and mathematical equations for those working and researching in heating and cooling, thermodynamics, and thermal energy engineering systems.

A Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversation for Biofuels and Bioproducts

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Kaustubha Mohanty + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-90840-5

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• eBook 978-0-323-90841-2

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A Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversation for Biofuels and Bioproducts presents a detailed overview of the processes and products of algal biomass within the concept of the circular economy. With a particular emphasis on biofuels, the book addresses the fundamentals and underlying concepts of biomass conversation processes, the equipment, and their advanced application for algal feedstocks. This includes the principles of biomass conversion processes, a complete profile of the generated biofuels, feed, food, and chemicals, the concept of integrated biorefinery based on micro and microalgae, and sustainability evaluations through technoeconomic analysis and life cycle analysis. Readers are supported by step-by-step guidance on methods and protocols, and decision-making diagrams and flowcharts, and examples of commercial successes. Offering a clear and comprehensive overview of algal biomass conversation to biofuels and related products, this book is an ideal reference for researches and faculty members looking to develop a deeper understanding of algal biofuels and related conversation processes or seeking a consistent and structured approach to the topic.

Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics

• 2nd Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Tommy Lundgren + 2 more
• English
• Hardback 978-0-323-91013-2

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• eBook 978-0-323-91407-9

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Every decision about energy involves its price, cost, and quantity. For economists, energy economics is one of three subdisciplines which, taken together, compose an economic approach to the development and preservation of natural resources and environmental quality.Energy economics, which focuses on energy-related subjects such as renewable energy, hydropower, nuclear power, and the political economy of energyResource economics, which covers subjects in land and water use, such as mining, fisheries, agriculture, and forestsEnvironmental economics, which takes a broader view of natural resources through economic concepts such as risk, valuation, regulation/policy, distribution with business applicationAlthough the three are closely related, they are not often presented as an integrated whole. This revised 3-volume set will bridge that gap by unifying these fields into a high-quality, comprehensive and unique overview. It will serve as an invaluable and unique tool to facilitate the first step in diving into a new subject within energy, resource or environmental economics. The chapters are written in a non-technical manner so that users outside of advanced academics or trained economists are also able to grasp the content easily. In addition, all chapters will follow a specific template throughout, thus providing a consistent and logical format for the reader.