Physics of energy conversion

Covers the physical basis of the most important energy conversion processes used for energy supply. Provides the fundamentals and a scientific understanding of the physics behind thermal power plants, solar cells and power plants, batteries and fuels cells as well as energy storage devices.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Krischer, K. (Author), Schönleber, Konrad (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2015]
SeriesDe Gruyter textbook.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781523104666
152310466X
9781501510649
1501510649
9781501507632
150150763X
9781501502682
1501502689
Physical Description1 online resource (xii, 203 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Exergy in closed systems
  • Exergy in open systems
  • Thermal power plants
  • Electrical exergy
  • Chemical exergy
  • Electrochemical energy conversion
  • Solar energy
  • Solar thermal energy conversion
  • Photovoltaic energy conversion
  • Exergy storage.