Energy systems and sustainability : power for a sustainable future / edited by Bob Everett [and others].

Other author Everett, Bob.
Other author Open University.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, in association with the Open University, 2012.
Descriptionxiii, 654 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents 1 Introducing energy systems and sustainability -- 2 Primary energy -- 3 What do we use energy for? -- 4 Forms of energy -- 5 Coal -- 6 Heat to motive power -- 7 Oil and gas -- 8 Oil and gas engines -- 9 Electricity -- 10 Nuclear power -- 11 The future of nuclear power -- 12 Costing energy -- 13 Penalties: assessing the environmental and health impacts of energy use -- 14 Remedies : towards a sustainable energy future
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012392287
ISBN9780199593743
ISBN0199593744

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TJ808 .E59 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold