Energy Conversion Systems

Highlighting the physics and engineering aspects of energy conversion systems, this book presents an exhaustive exposition of both conventional and non-conventional conversion systems. Presents a detailed description of nuclear and photo voltaic power. Discusses magneto hydrodynamics, wind and ocean energy, fossil fuel and hydroelectric power. Explains coal gasification, biomass and geothermal energy, thermo-electric converters and fuel cells. Also explains problems of cogeneration and energy storage. Highlights the global energy scenario and the environmental effects of various energy conversion systems. Illustrative examples are provided throughout the book. Review and multiple choice questions and practice problems are provided at the end each chapter. With its comprehensive coverage and systematic presentation, this is an essential text for electrical engineering students. Practising engineers would also find this book extremely useful as a reference source. About The Rakosh Das Begamudre has been actively engaged in research, development, teaching and consultation in electrical machinery, energy conversion and high voltage electrical power engineering in the last 6 decades in India, U.S.A. and Canada. He? holds the B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from the Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) and A.I.I.Sc. (Master`s degree) from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore and the Ph.D. degree from the Lehigh University in Bethlehem (Pennsylvania). His training in large and high voltage testing of transformers and other rotating machines was at the factories of Hitachi Ltd. in Ja