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2014 | Buch

Basic Physical Processes and Economics Kapitel lesen Erstes Kapitel lesen

Energy Technologies and Economics

verfasst von: Patrick A. Narbel, Jan Petter Hansen, Jan R. Lien

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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This is an easy-to-read textbook providing the reader with the basis to comprehend the major energy technologies from a physical and economical perspective.

The journey through the book begins with some background theory on the physics and economics of energy. Major energy technologies (fossil, nuclear and renewable) are explored in-depth, explaining how they work and the costs involved. Finally, the journey ends by exploring the technical and economic feasibility of supplying the world by 2050 with sustainable energy only.

Numerous examples are provided to allow the reader to relate important concepts to real-life. The reader’s understanding of the material can then be tested using the exercises at the end of each chapter.

This textbook is the first to thoroughly present the physics and the economics of energy. It is intended for graduate students and practitioners interested in the field of energy. It also enables the general reader to distinguish between political statement and fact.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Basic Physical Processes and Economics
Abstract
This first chapter provides the reader with the background theory on the physics and the economics necessary to fully understand the material presented in the rest of the book. The starting point of the chapter is a discussion of the concept of energy and the definition of important notions related to this concept, such as the various units used in science and engineering. The Earth-Sun energy system, including the famous greenhouse effect, are then presented. Finally, the basic economic terms related to energy plants, pricing and production are discussed.
Patrick A. Narbel, Jan Petter Hansen, Jan R. Lien
Chapter 2. Fossil Energy Systems
Abstract
This chapter gives an overview of the fossil energy sources, which undoubtedly still are dominating the supply of energy. We introduce here how coal, oil and gas are explored, recovered and used for energy production. The most conventional resources and production methods are described, and at the end of the chapter we introduce some of the unconventional fossil energy sources which have a promising resource potential. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources and therefore represent a limited source of energy. The global reserves will be assessed and the cost of continued production of energy based on these diminishing resources will be evaluated. But first, we start with a historical review of mankind’s involvement with fossil deposits and use as an energy source.
Patrick A. Narbel, Jan Petter Hansen, Jan R. Lien
Chapter 3. Nuclear Energy Systems
Abstract
This chapter describes the basic processes of present and potential future nuclear power generation technologies. A brief outline of the historical development of nuclear power in the last century is first presented, followed by a short introduction to the nuclear physics needed to understand the fission process and the working principle of nuclear reactors. Later, the costs related to investments, operation, resources, storage and decommisioning of reactors are examined. Finally, a discussion on possible new nuclear technologies is provided at the end of this chapter.
Patrick A. Narbel, Jan Petter Hansen, Jan R. Lien
Chapter 4. Renewable Energy
Abstract
This chapter describes the basic processes of the major renewable energy technologies. A brief outline of the historical development of renewable energy is first presented. Later, the working principles and the economics of wind energy, solar energy, hydro power, bioenergies will be described, followed by a review of other renewable technologies which have not reached maturity as of today. Finally, a discussion on the means available for carrying and storing energy is provided at the end of this chapter.
Patrick A. Narbel, Jan Petter Hansen, Jan R. Lien
Chapter 5. Outlook
Abstract
The technological and economical aspects of the most important fossil-, nuclear- and renewable-based technologies have been reviewed in the preceding chapters. Presenting these technologies separately was necessary since they rely on different physical concepts. The drawback of such an approach is that it makes it challenging to compare these technologies against each other. The present chapter aims at correcting for this drawback by bringing all technologies together. A technique used to predict future energy costs will then be introduced and future electricity generating costs will be forecasted for onshore wind power and solar PV. Policies aiming at facilitating the deployment of renewable energy will be discussed before we conclude this book by looking into the technical and economical feasibility of supplying the world with renewable energy by 2050.
Patrick A. Narbel, Jan Petter Hansen, Jan R. Lien
Backmatter
Metadaten
Titel
Energy Technologies and Economics
verfasst von
Patrick A. Narbel
Jan Petter Hansen
Jan R. Lien
Copyright-Jahr
2014
Electronic ISBN
978-3-319-08225-7
Print ISBN
978-3-319-08224-0
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08225-7