Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-322) and index.

Basic principles of energy conversion -- Thermodynamic engine cycles -- Direct thermoelectric conversion -- Engine conversion of solar energy -- Heat pumps geothermal and ocean-thermal energy conversion -- Basic description of flow-driven converters -- Propeller-type converters -- Cross-wind and other alternative converter concepts -- Hydro and tidal energy conversion -- Magneto hydrodynamic converters -- Wave energy converters -- Photovoltaic conversion -- Photo-electrochemical conversion -- Solar thermal conversion -- Solar thermal conversion -- Solar thermal electricity generators -- Solar cooling and other application -- Fuel cells -- Other electrochemical energy conversion -- Combustion -- Biological conversion into gaseous fuels -- Biological conversion into liquid fuels -- Thermochemical conversion into gaseous and other fuels -- Heat transmission -- Power transmission -- Fuel transmission -- Heat capacity storage -- Latent heat and chemical transformation storage -- Pumped hydro storage -- Flywheels -- Compressed gas storage -- Battery storage -- Other storage forms.

"Any scientist or engineer working in the field of renewable energy knows that before their system can be a commercial success, they must first overcome the challenges of one or more steps of conversion, transmission and storage. One of the first books devoted solely to the subject, Renewable Energy Conversion, Transmission and Storage, provides the reader with effective strategies and techniques for converting, transmitting and storing all types of renewable energy. Both comprehensive and easy to use, this book covers all forms of renewable energy such as: geothermal, biomass, wave, solar thermal and photovoltaic, electrochemical and wind energy. Transmission and storage of heat, power and fuels is covered, with descriptions of the functioning of a range of energy storage devices, from flywheels over hydrogen containers to batteries."--Jacket.