Energy Sustainability is a subject with many dimensions that spans both production and utilization and how they are linked to sustainable development. More importantly, energy systems are designed, analyzed, assessed and evaluated in accordance to sustainable tools for more sustainable future. This book comprehensively covers these aspects, harmonizing them in a way that offers distinct perspectives for energy, the environment and sustainable development. In addition, it also covers concepts, systems, applications, illustrative examples and case studies that are presented to provide unique coverage for readers.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. ix 6. Chapter 1. Fundamental aspects of energy, environment, and sustainability - p. 1 7. Chapter 2. Energy sources - p. 19 8. Chapter 3. Energy systems - p. 59 9. Chapter 4. Energy services - p. 93 10. Chapter 5. Community energy systems - p. 101 11. Chapter 6. Sustainability modeling - p. 119 12. Chapter 7. Case studies - p. 165 13. Chapter 8. Future directions and conclusions - p. 227 14. Nomenclature - p. 231 15. Index - p. 247
Energy Sustainability is a subject with many dimensions that spans both production and utilization and how they are linked to sustainable development. More importantly, energy systems are designed, analyzed, assessed and evaluated in accordance to sustainable tools for more sustainable future. This book comprehensively covers these aspects, harmonizing them in a way that offers distinct perspectives for energy, the environment and sustainable development. In addition, it also covers concepts, systems, applications, illustrative examples and case studies that are presented to provide unique coverage for readers.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. ix 6. Chapter 1. Fundamental aspects of energy, environment, and sustainability - p. 1 7. Chapter 2. Energy sources - p. 19 8. Chapter 3. Energy systems - p. 59 9. Chapter 4. Energy services - p. 93 10. Chapter 5. Community energy systems - p. 101 11. Chapter 6. Sustainability modeling - p. 119 12. Chapter 7. Case studies - p. 165 13. Chapter 8. Future directions and conclusions - p. 227 14. Nomenclature - p. 231 15. Index - p. 247
