Water for Energy and Fuel Production

"This book is a first of its kind where one can refer to for the roles of water in fossil (conventional and unconventional), nuclear, and renewable energy sectors. It not only covers the use of water as a cooling or heating career fluid, but also as a reactant and reaction medium in different energy conversion processes."
-Sandeep Kumar, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

"This book provides encyclopedic coverage of the role of water in all aspects of energy production. This allows readers to gain general knowledge of a very wide range of topics, and the extensive references allow them to dig deeper when necessary. The book should prove valuable to engineers and scientists working in water and energy supply. ... [It] is a valuable addition to the literature."
-Howard G. McIlvried, III, Gulf Research & Development Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (Retired)

"This monograph gives comprehensive coverage of the use of water as a solvent, reactant, and energy carrier for producing energy, chemicals, and fuels. It covers both the traditional technologies as well as the technologies that are likely to be important in the years to come. Considering that water is becoming a scarce commodity in several countries, it will be a timely and welcome addition to the books in the field of green engineering ... [as] it conveys to the reader the importance of water in sustainable development."
-Deepak Kunzru, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

"The book provides a vibrant platform for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technologists to understand and learn more about the role of water in energy and fuel production in sustaining the ecosystem. The book focuses on promoting the concept of green and clean technology using chemistry and chemical engineering practices to reduce or eliminate the use and/or generation of potentially hazardous materials...[It] clearly overviews the methodologies for harnessing water energy for competing their market share."

--Sanjeev S Katti, D Parvatalu, and Jyoti Verma, ONGC Energy Center, India