Solar radiation is the most abundant energy source on Earth. Rajput’s text categorizes solar utilization into two primary pathways:
Undergraduate engineering students (B.E./B.Tech) and those preparing for competitive examinations. Key Features:
: Features worked-out problems and unsolved exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts. Solar radiation is the most abundant energy source on Earth
Covers solar radiation principles, collectors, storage, and applications like water heating and distillation.
: Hydrothermal resources, vapor-dominated plants, and liquid-dominated binary cycle plants. The book details the chemical processes involved in
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The book details the chemical processes involved in deriving energy from organic materials: Digestion of waste to produce methane. Gasification: Thermochemical conversion of biomass. Biofuels: Production of ethanol and biodiesel. D. Ocean and Tidal Energy An analysis of the untapped potential of the oceans: Tidal Energy: Harnessing the tidal range to drive turbines. and other public service commissions
The book is specifically tailored to meet the academic requirements of in all technical universities across India, particularly those in Mechanical, Electrical, and Energy Engineering branches. However, its content is valuable for a wider audience. This includes students preparing for competitive exams like GATE, IES, and other public service commissions, environmental consultants and energy professionals seeking to update their knowledge on sustainable practices, academics for structuring courses and finding examples, and enthusiastic general readers seeking a clear and technical understanding of energy issues.
Essential for students preparing for competitive exams like GATE or IES. Key Themes Covered in the Book 1. Solar Energy Utilization
Principles of converting sunlight directly into electricity.