Publisher | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
ISBN 13 | 9780128010273 |
Book Description | Using the principle that extracting energy from the environment always involves some type of impact on the environment, The Future of Energy discusses the sources, technologies, and tradeoffs involved in meeting the world's energy needs. A historical, scientific, and technical background set the stage for discussions on a wide range of energy sources, including conventional fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal, as well as emerging renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. Readers will learn that there are no truly "green" energy sources-all energy usage involves some tradeoffs-and will understand these tradeoffs and other issues involved in using each energy source. |
Editorial Review | " According to the Towler principle, 'It is not possible to extract energy from the environment without having an impact on the environment.'...Summing Up: Recommended." --Choice |
About the Author | Chair of Petroleum Engineering, The University of QueenslandUniversity of WyomingChair of Dept, 2004 - 2008Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Petroleum Engineering, 2009Associate Editor and Board member of Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 2007-present. |
Language | English |
Author | Brian F. Towler |
Edition Number | 1 |
Publication Date | 2014-07-07 |
Number of Pages | 390 |
The Future Of Energy Paperback English by Brian F. Towler - 2014-07-07