
This Dictionary Covers Terms Related To Energy Technologies And Their Impact On The World's Energy Use. It Sets Out The Principles Behind Each Technology's Operation, As Well As Its Economic, Environmental, And Social Impacts. Coverage Includes Energy Demand And Conservation, Electricity Generation And Distribution, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy And Fossil Fuel Technologies, Nuclear Energy, Environmental Issues, Energy And Society, And Biographies Of Eminent Energy Scientists. The Text Is Complemented By Illustrations, A Chronology, And Global Statistics On Energy Use.
This dictionary investigates the technical principles, economic implications, and environmental consequences of global energy technologies. Nicholas Alfred Jelley, an expert in physics and energy science, compiles a comprehensive reference work that bridges the gap between engineering operations and societal impact. The text provides a structured framework for understanding the complex interplay between energy production, distribution, and the resulting ecological footprint.
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Experts recognize this text as a reliable reference for students and professionals seeking clear definitions within the energy sector. Readers frequently note the accessibility of the prose, which balances technical accuracy with broad contextual information.
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0
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191826278
ISBN-13:
9780191826276
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