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Print Price: $74.99

Format:
Paperback
488 pp.
189 mm x 246 mm

ISBN-13:
9780198854401

Copyright Year:
2022

Imprint: OUP UK


Energy Science

Principles, Technologies, and Impacts, Fourth Edition

John Andrews and Nick Jelley

The only book to successfully integrate social, economic and environmental considerations with an accessible, quantitative approach to energy science.

Energy Science introduces the latest energy technologies, explaining the physical principles underlying technology and discussing their environmental, economic, and social impacts. With a focus on the transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon sources of energy, the text enables students to evaluate the key sources of energy available, and introduces potential solutions to the energy problems facing us today.

A core text in the field, Energy Science is full of topical case studies and examples using current data to highlight the practical application of relevant theory. Discussion questions throughout the text encourage the development of deep critical thinking skills, ensuring that students are properly equipped to approach the energy challenges that lie ahead.

Digital formats and resources.

The book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources:
· The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, naviigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
· Online resources include multiple choice questions and further reading links for students to enhance their understanding, and, for registered adopters, a solutions manual, PowerPoint slides, figures and tables from the book.

Readership : Upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students in environmental science, engineering, or physics taking an energy science module.

1. An introduction to energy science
2. Essentials of thermal, chemical, and fluid energy
3. Energy from fossil fuels
4. Bioenergy
5. Solar thermal and geothermal energy
6. Hydropower, tidal power, and wave power
7. Wind power
8. Photovoltaics
9. Nuclear power
10. Electricity and energy storage
11. Energy demand in buildings, industry, and transport
12. Energy and society: making the transition from fossil fuels to renewables

There are no Instructor/Student Resources available at this time.

John Andrews is Visiting Fellow at the University of Bristol, UK.

Nick Jelley is Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford, UK.

Renewable Energy - Edited by Stephen Peake
Energy Systems and Sustainability - Bob Everett, Stephen Peake and James Warren

Special Features

  • Covers the latest technological and conceptual advances in energy science
  • Specific pedagogical focus given to ensuring mathematical content is accessible to all students, regardless of academic background
  • Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support