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Completely revised and updated, Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition presents broad-based coverage of sustainable energy sources and systems. The book is desig…
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Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition, by Frank Kreith, is a comprehensive textbook for senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students. It covers renewable energy technologies, economics, and social issues, with updated chapters on biomass, wind, solar, and transportation. The book includes analytic models, EROI analysis, and introduces the System Advisor Model (SAM) software, making it a valuable resource for understanding energy transition and sustainable engineering.
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About Principles of Sustainable Energy...
Completely revised and updated, Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, Second Edition presents broad-based coverage of sustainable energy sources and systems. Designed as a text for undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students, it focuses on renewable energy technologies while also addressing current trends such as natural gas from fracking and nuclear power development. The book covers the economics of sustainable energy from both monetary and energy return on energy invested (EROI) perspectives. It provides up-to-date coverage of all renewable technologies, including solar, wind, biological processes, and geothermal energy. The new edition examines social issues like food, water, population, global warming, and public policies, and discusses energy transition. Key updates include extended treatment of energy and social issues, analytic models, thoroughly updated chapters on biomass, wind, transportation, and solar power, EROI as a sustainability tool, introduction of the System Advisor Model (SAM) software with examples and homework problems, and coverage of transition engineering. Written by Frank Kreith, this textbook equips students with the knowledge to analyze and implement sustainable energy systems.
Who should read Principles of Sustainable Energy...?
This book is ideal for undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students in engineering, environmental science, and energy programs. It suits instructors seeking a comprehensive textbook with updated content and practical tools like SAM software. Professionals in renewable energy, policy, and sustainability will find the EROI analysis and transition engineering coverage valuable. Additionally, anyone interested in the technical, economic, and social aspects of sustainable energy systems will benefit from this thorough resource.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Comprehensive coverage of all renewable energy technologies and systems
- ✓ Includes updated chapters on biomass, wind, solar, and transportation
- ✓ Introduces System Advisor Model (SAM) software with examples and homework problems
- ✓ Addresses economics, EROI, and social issues like global warming and public policy
- ✓ Written by a respected expert, Frank Kreith, ensuring authoritative content
Cons
- ✗ May be too technical for readers without an engineering background
- ✗ Focuses primarily on U.S. energy contexts, potentially limiting global applicability
- ✗ Some readers may find the density of information overwhelming
- ✗ Software examples may require access to SAM, which could be a barrier
- ✗ Limited coverage of emerging technologies beyond those discussed
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Frequently asked questions
What is the target audience for this book?
It is designed for undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students in engineering and related fields, as well as professionals seeking a comprehensive reference.
Does the book include practical exercises?
Yes, it includes examples and homework problems, particularly with the introduction of the System Advisor Model (SAM) software.
What is EROI and why is it important?
EROI stands for Energy Return on Energy Invested, a tool for understanding the sustainability of different energy projects. The book treats it as a key analytical framework.
Is the content updated from the first edition?
Yes, the second edition is completely revised and updated, with extended treatment of social issues, updated chapters, and new coverage of transition engineering.
Does the book cover non-renewable energy sources?
While the focus is on renewable energy, it also treats current trends such as natural gas from fracking and nuclear power development.
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