Alternative Energy and Shale Gas Encyclopedia (Wiley Series on Energy)

A comprehensive depository of all information relating to the scientific and technological aspects of Shale Gas and Alternative Energy -Conveniently arranged by energy type including Shale Gas, Wind, Geothermal, Solar, and Hydropower -Perfect first-stop reference for any scientist, engineer, or student looking for practical and applied energy information -Emphasizes practical applications of existing technologies, from design and maintenance, to operating and troubleshooting of energy systems and equipment -Features concise yet complete entries, making it easy for users to find the required information quickly, without the need to search through long articles. Read more... Abstract: A comprehensive depository of all information relating to the scientific and technological aspects of Shale Gas and Alternative Energy -Conveniently arranged by energy type including Shale Gas, Wind, Geothermal, Solar, and Hydropower -Perfect first-stop reference for any scientist, engineer, or student looking for practical and applied energy information -Emphasizes practical applications of existing technologies, from design and maintenance, to operating and troubleshooting of energy systems and equipment -Features concise yet complete entries, making it easy for users to find the required information quickly, without the need to search through long articles Offers a comprehensive depository of information relating to the scientific and technological aspects of Shale Gas and Alternative Energy. This book includes practical applications of existing technologies, from design to operating and troubleshooting. It is suitable for student looking for practical and applied energy information. Content: Intro -- Title page -- Copyright -- Introduction: energy drives everything -- List of contributors -- Part I wind -- Part II Solar -- Part III Geothermal -- Part IV Hydropower -- Part V Batteries and fuel cells -- Part VI Renewable energy concepts -- Part VII Shale gas -- Index.