Description: Energy Systems by Nick Jenkins Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Energy supply is foundational to modern society, but damaging to the environment. This book takes a systems view, from extraction of primary fuel, through conversion to usable energy, and transportation to point of use. It explores initiatives to generate electricity in an environmentally benign manner, and decarbonise the supply of energy. Publisher Description Modern societies require energy systems to provide energy for cooking, heating, transport, and materials processing, as well as for electricity generation. Energy systems include the primary fuel, its conversion, and transport to the point of use. In many cases this primary fuel is still a fossil fuel, a one-use resource derived from a finite supply within our planet, causing considerable damage to the environment. After 300 years of increasing reliance on fossilfuels, particularly coal, it is becoming ever clearer that the present energy systems need to change. In this Very Short Introduction Nick Jenkins explores our historic investmentin the exploitation of fossil energy resources and their current importance, and discusses the implications of our increasing rate of energy use. He considers the widespread acceptance by scientists and policy makers that our energy systems must reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and looks forward to the radical changes in fuel technology that will be necessary to continue to provide energy supplies in a sustainable manner, and extend access across the developing world.Considering the impact of changing to an environmentally benign and low-carbon energy system, Jenkins also looks at future low-carbon energy systems which would use electricity from a variety of renewableenergy sources, as well as the role of nuclear power in our energy use.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Nick Jenkins is Professor of Renewable Energy at Cardiff University. Before moving to academia in 1992, his career included 14 years of industrial experience, 5 years of which were spent in developing countries. In his current position, he has developed teaching and research activities in electrical power engineering and renewable energy. He is a Distinguished Member of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), and a Fellow of the Institution ofEngineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Learned Society of Wales. He is also the co-author of a numberof titles, including Wind Energy Handbook (Wiley, 2011), and Renewable Energy Engineering (Cambridge University Press, 2016). From 2009-2011 he was the Shimizu Visiting Professor to the Atmosphere and Energy Program at Stanford University. Details ISBN 0198813929 ISBN-13 9780198813927 Title Energy Systems Author Nick Jenkins Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 160 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:126885744; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Energy Systems : a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Power Resources / General, Natural Resources
Publication Year: 2020
Item Height: 0.4 in
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Genre: Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science
Item Weight: 4.8 Oz
Author: Nick Jenkins
Item Length: 6.9 in
Item Width: 4.4 in
Book Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
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