Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition: Edition 2

Name: Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, 2nd Edition: Edition 2
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

Stan Gibilisco

jan. 2013 · McGraw Hill Professional

3,0

1 umsögn

Rafbók

368

Síður

Einkunnir og umsagnir eru ekki staðfestar Nánar

Um þessa rafbók

DeMYSTiFieD fuels your knowledge of tricky subjects like alternative energy

If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace.

This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood. As you progress, you will master the science behind alternative energies such as evaporative cooling, fuel-cell vehicles, aeroelectric power, and more. You will understand the difference between conventional fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps as well as the benefits of large-scale wind power. Detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.

It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:

Passive solar heating
Thermal-mass cooling
Propulsion with biofuels
Electric vehicles
Large-scale hydropower
Semiconductor lamps
Geothermal power

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition is your shortcut to a working knowledge of this timely topic.

Einkunnir og umsagnir

3,0

1 umsögn

Um höfundinn

Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996."

Gefa þessari rafbók einkunn.

Segðu okkur hvað þér finnst.

Upplýsingar um lestur

Snjallsímar og spjaldtölvur

Settu upp forritið Google Play Books fyrir Android og iPad/iPhone. Það samstillist sjálfkrafa við reikninginn þinn og gerir þér kleift að lesa með eða án nettengingar hvar sem þú ert.

Fartölvur og tölvur

Hægt er að hlusta á hljóðbækur sem keyptar eru í Google Play í vafranum í tölvunni.

Lesbretti og önnur tæki

Til að lesa af lesbrettum eins og Kobo-lesbrettum þarftu að hlaða niður skrá og flytja hana yfir í tækið þitt. Fylgdu nákvæmum leiðbeiningum hjálparmiðstöðvar til að flytja skrár yfir í studd lesbretti.

Tilkynna ólöglegt efni