Author: Andrew D. Chiasson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2016-07-08
Total Pages: 496
ISBN-13: 1118961978
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A unique approach to the study of geothermal energy systems This book takes a unique, holistic approach to the interdisciplinary study of geothermal energy systems, combining low, medium, and high temperature applications into a logical order. The emphasis is on the concept that all geothermal projects contain common elements of a "thermal energy reservoir" that must be properly designed and managed. The book is organized into four sections that examine geothermal systems: energy utilization from resource and site characterization; energy harnessing; energy conversion (heat pumps, direct uses, and heat engines); and energy distribution and uses. Examples are provided to highlight fundamental concepts, in addition to more complex system design and simulation. Key features: Companion website containing software tools for application of fundamental principles and solutions to real-world problems. Balance of theory, fundamental principles, and practical application. Interdisciplinary treatment of the subject matter. Geothermal Heat Pump & Heat Engine Systems: Theory and Practice is a unique textbook for Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students as well as practicing engineers who are involved with low-enthalpy geothermal energy systems.
Author: John F. Sandfort
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Professor Sandfort's history of the invention and perfection of the steam engine and the early theoretical research of Carnot, Joule, Clausius, Thompson and others is an often amusing and always fascinating story. But the main purpose of his book is to give the reader at least an elementary understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, the significance of temperature, and the principle of the reversible heat engine--the theoretical foundations upon which our technological age has grown.
Author: John Frederick SANDFORT
Publisher:
Published: 1964
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: John Case
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2015-06-15
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 9781330316894
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Excerpt from Notes and Examples on the Theory of Heat and Heat Engines The present volume is an enlargement of my "Synopsis of the Elementary Theory of Heat and Heat Engines," which has been out of print for some time. The most important new feature is the addition of a large number of examples worked out in the text, with many others for the student to work out himself. I hope that these additions will considerably increase the value of the book. The book is not intended as an exhaustive text-book, as sufficient excellent treatises exist already, but rather as a companion to lectures, to help the student to see at a glance the important points of the subject, and to assist him with his revision for examinations. I hope also that the practical engineer, who has to deal with the elementary thermodynamics of heat engines will find the book of value, and to this end all the more important formulae are printed in heavy type. I am greatly indebted to Mr. C. Barclay-Smith for his labour of proof reading. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.