Foundations of Environmental Physics

ISLAND PRESSISBN: 9781597267090

Understanding Energy Use and Human Impacts

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By Kyle Forinash
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432

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Introduction
 
Chapter 1. Population Growth and Environmental Impacts
Chapter 2. Efficiency and the First Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 3. Efficiency and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 4. Nonrenewable Energy
Chapter 5. Renewable Energy
Chapter 6. Energy Storage
Chapter 7. Climate and Climate Change
Chapter 8. Risk and Economics
Conclusion
 
Appendix A: Useful Constants and Conversions
Appendix B: Error Analysis
Index

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"This book introduces the fundamental concept of energy usage and fate, seen from the point of view of environmental engineers and scientists. . . . I believe that this is one of the best books written on the subject matter. Kyle Forniash did an excellent job in presenting the ideas and topics covered in his book. The book contains an ample number of examples that an engineer and environmental scientist should carry to get quick estimates of real life problems. Several problems, questions and exercises are given at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend this book to environmental engineers and scientists seeking knowledge on energy use, its current and future challenges and its impact on the environment."

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