Comprehensive Energy Systems

This reference work provides a unified source of information covering the entire spectrum of Energy, one of the most significant issues that humanity has to face. The way we deal with energy has consequences on the economy, the environment and sustainability. Energy systems have thus become critical players in our society.

Energy systems are defined as the set of sources and technologies needed for energy extraction, transportation, distribution, conversion and utilization. This Comprehensive describes traditional and novel energy systems, from single generation to multi-generation, and covers theory as well as applications. It also provides coverage on energy policies, strategies, environmental impact and sustainable development. No other published work covers such breadth of topics is similar depth.

High-level sections include:

• Energy Fundamentals
• Energy Materials
• Energy Production
• Energy Conversion
• Energy Management

• Comprehensive: offers the most comprehensive resource available on the topic of energy systems, covering the entire spectrum of energy from its production to utilization and management, with a unique coverage on fundamental concepts and energy materials. No published work covers in depth a similar breadth of topics, including theory and applications, traditional energy systems as well as emerging technologies
• Authoritative: authored and edited by leading experts in the field, the work provides up-to-date coverage of each topic
• Interdisciplinary: consolidates information currently scattered in publications from different research fields (engineering as well as physics, chemistry, environmental sciences and economics), ensuring a common standard and language