Böcker av Paul (Freelance Science and Technology Writer/Consultant Breeze

Electricity Generation and the Environment is a very concise, up-to-date and accessible guide to the evolution of environmental awareness, what that environmental awareness has taught the industry, and how technologies can be used to test and improve power performance. There is a strong emphasis on the related social impacts and economic factors involved in the various methods of generating electricity which Breeze explores, making this a valuable and insightful read for those involved in the planning and delivery of energy, such as Energy Engineers, Power Generation Planners, Policy Makers, managers and academics. Explores various life-cycle assessments and covers fast-advancing renewable and alternative power sources such as hydropower and transportationDiscusses various externalities which impact on the decisions to implement systems and technologiesEvaluates the economic and environmental viability of each power generation system covered