Energy Sustainability

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-0-12-819556-7
Verlag: Elsevier Inc

Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 464 g

Energy Sustainability is a subject with many dimensions that spans both production and utilization and how they are linked to sustainable development. More importantly, energy systems are designed, analyzed, assessed and evaluated in accordance to sustainable tools for more sustainable future. This book comprehensively covers these aspects, harmonizing them in a way that offers distinct perspectives for energy, the environment and sustainable development. In addition, it also covers concepts, systems, applications, illustrative examples and case studies that are presented to provide unique coverage for readers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Abu-Rayash, Azzam

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Fundamental Aspects of Energy, Environment and Sustainability2. Energy Sources3. Energy Systems4. Energy Commodities5. Community Energy Systems6. Sustainability Modeling7. Case Studies8. Future Directions and Conclusions

Über Autor(innen)

Abu-Rayash, Azzam
Azzam Abu-Rayash is an Assistant Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar), Governor and Research Associate at Ontario Tech University (Canada), and the CEO of Polaris Energy Sustainability Solutions. Dr. Abu-Rayash has over a decade of industrial and research experience in the energy industry and sustainability field and has published numerous books and peer-reviewed articles on the topics of energy sustainability and smart cities. He has also presented research at national and international conferences. He authored the energy plan for the City of Oshawa, which was recognized by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) by receiving the Institutional Energy Management Award for 2020. Currently, he leads a research project on district energy that involves multiple municipalities, the Regional Municipality of Durham as well as OPG. He is licensed as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) by the Association of Energy Engineers.