Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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CHAPTER 1 ENERGY AND POWER |
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1.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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1.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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1.3. Units and Conversion Factors |
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CHAPTER 2 ENERGY RESOURCES AND ENERGY USE |
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2.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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2.1.1. Energy input to the earth |
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2.1.2. Primary fuel availability and use |
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2.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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2.2.1. Energy input to the earth |
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2.2.2. Primary fuel availability and use |
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CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICITY |
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3.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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3.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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3.2.1. Electric circuit problems |
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3.2.2. Use of prime fuels for making electricity |
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CHAPTER 4 COAL |
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4.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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4.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 5 PETROLEUM |
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5.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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5.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 6 NATURAL GAS |
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6.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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6.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 7 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY |
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7.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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CHAPTER 8 NUCLEAR ENERGY |
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8.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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8.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 9 WATER ENERGY |
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9.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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9.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 10 WIND ENERGY |
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10.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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10.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 11 SOLAR HEATING OF WATER OR AIR |
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11.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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11.1.1. Solar flat-plate collectors |
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11.1.2. Solar concentrator systems |
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11.2. Additional Problems with Solutions |
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CHAPTER 12 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC CONVERSION |
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12.1. Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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12.1.1. Basic physics of solar photovoltaic cells |
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12.1.2. Photovoltaic materials |
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12.1.3. Electrical output properties of photovoltaic cells |
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12.2 Additional Problems with Solutions |
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12.2.1. Basic physical properties |
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12.2.2. Circuit operation of solar cells and solar arrays |
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CHAPTER 13 BIOLOGICAL ENERGY AND CHEMICAL ENERGY |
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13.1 Solutions to the End of Chapter Problems |
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