Ann Chambers

Renewable Energy in Nontechnical Language is a must-have for those involved in renewable energy. It covers all renewable energy sources. It includes numerous case studies. It includes industry contact list. It covers renewable futures. Everything you need for a solid understanding of renewable energy is here in this easy-to-understand guide. Ann Chambers, author of numerous books in PennWell's bestselling nontechnical series, draws from her expertise on energy matters to deliver an unparalleled guide to this emerging market. Using a straightforward approach, she starts with an introduction of wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass providing many informative charts and graphs showing the usage of each energy type state-by-state for the U.S. and also covers renewable energy usage around the world. Next she covers each energy type in detail giving case studies, market conditions, usage leaders, and more. Chambers includes a chapter on fuel cells as well as comprehensive coverage of renewable gasoline additives, alternatives, and ethanol and biodiesel.

Get up-to-date with the technologies associated with DG, including diesel engines, gas-fired internal combustion generator sets, fuel cell systems, micro-turbines, and photovoltaic systems in easy-to-understand language. Contents: Introduction and background Drivers and impacts Combustion turbines and micro-turbines Fuel cells Renewable resources Technical application issues Project financing and economics Utility perspectives and issues Conclusions Appendices.

Responds to the convergence of the two industries in the wake of deregulation by describing both in language such that professionals in one can understand the basics of the other, and readers with little knowledge beyond the switch can learn about both. First deals with natural gas from such perspec

PennWell's new Power Printer: A Nontechnical Guide from Generation to End-Use, offers a detailed look at how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed. Opening with an overview of electricity - what it is and how it works 'from plant to plug' - the book then provides a history of the electric power industry. Section Two explains generation - plants, components and systems - and section Three covers transmission and distribution - equipment, facilities, and their functions. The conclusion consists of an appendix that profiles the business, cultural, and political ramifications of deregulation. Another appendix provides grounding in Terminology, Key Features and Benefits. Newcomers can quickly learn the basics of electric power generation, transmission, and distribution Perfect 'refresher' for industry veterans A complete nontechnical text informs administrators, marketers, regulators, and environmentalists about the inside workings of the industry Industries related to electricity (such as natural gas and coal) will benefit from this straightfoward overview of the electric power industry. Author Profile: Ann Chambers is an editor and writer for Power Engineering and Power Engineering International. She is also the author of PennWell's Power Industry Abbreviator, Power Industry Dictionary, and bestseller Power Branding. Ann also serves as managing editor for PennWell's International Electric Power Encyclopedia. Ann has a bachelor's degree in journalsim from Oklahoma State University.

In a few short years, merchant power has moved from conceptual opportunity to hardware reality. In this detailed overview, Ann Chambers explains how the spread of utility privatization and deregulation will cause merchant power to proliferate until all power plants will someday represent merchant capacity. She explains how electric and natural gas deregulation enabled merchant power to come to fruition, discusses the economics that enable projects to float (or sink!) in today's open markets, and then offers examples of how merchant phenomenon is being carried out in the U.S. and around the world. Detailed appendices define merchant power terms, spotlight specific projects, and even offer contacts foe those wishing to learn more. Learn How Merchant Plants Operate in a Deregulation Market Understand Risk Management Calculate Merchant Power Financing Review Merchant Program Design Discover New International Opportunities Learn About California's Trendsetting Merchant Power Program Learn How Mercahnt Power Plans Eliminate Financial Obstacles and How Deals are Structured.

Contents: More than 4,000 entries Definitions Altitude-pressure temperature density table of air Chemical elements Baisc conversion factors Conversion tables U.S. and International unit measurement parameters Metric-English systems conversion factors Common units Weights and measures Electric power industry contact list.