Handbook of Energy Engineering Calculations / Edition 1

by Tyler G. Hicks

Overview

Filled with step-by-step procedures for performing hundreds of calculations, this practical guide helps you solve a variety of applied energy engineering design and operating problems. Handbook of Energy Engineering Calculations features worked-out examples and enables you to obtain accurately results with minimum time and effort. Calculation procedures emphasize greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions control as well as energy conservation and reuse. This is an invaluable, time-saving resource for anyone involved in energy engineering.

Comprehensive coverage includes:

• Energy conversion engineering
• Steam power generation
• Gas-turbine power generation
• Internal-combustion engine energy analysis
• Nuclear energy engineering
• Hydroelectric energy power plants
• Wind power energy design and application
• Solar power energy application and usage
• Geothermal energy engineering
• Ocean energy engineering
• Heat transfer and energy conservation
• Fluid transfer engineering
• Interior climate control energy economics
• Energy conservation and environmental pollution control

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071745529
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/08/2011
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	736
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Tyler G. Hicks, P.E., is a consulting engineer and a successful engineering book author. He has worked in plant design and operation in a variety of industries, taught at several engineering schools, and lectured both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Hicks is the author of more than 20 books in engineering and related fields, including Standard Handbook of Engineering Calculations, Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations, Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations, and Mechanical Engineering Formulas Pocket Guide.

Table of Contents

Contributors and Advisers
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Handbook
Section 1. Energy Conversion Engineering
Section 2. Steam Power Generation
Section 3. Gas-Turbine Energy Power Generation
Section 4. Internal-Combustion Engine Energy Analyses
Section 5. Nuclear Energy Engineering
Section 6. Hydroelectric Energy Power Plants
Section 7. Wind-Power Energy Design and Application
Section 8. Solar-Power Energy Application and Usage
Section 9. Geothermal Energy Engineering
Section 10. Ocean Energy Engineering
Section 11. Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation
Section 12. Fluid Transfer Engineering
Section 13. Interior Climate Control Energy Economics
Section 14. Energy Conservation and Environmental Pollution Control
Index