Direct Energy Conversion Technologies

The book is designed for students and professionals who specialize in energy technologies and power plant engineering. It covers the mathematics and physics of both current conversion, such as solar cells, fuel cells, MHD, thermoelectric, and thermionic power generation, but also discusses emerging conversion technologies such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy. Features +Covers both current conversion technologies as well as emerging technologies, such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy +Written in simple language, illustrated by diagrams, mathematical analysis, and numerical examples Brief Table of Contents 1. Energy Conversion Technologies. 2. Solar Cells. 3. Fuel Cells. 4. MHD Power Generation. 5. Thermoelectric Power Generation. 6. Thermionic Power Generation. 7. Exploring New Energy Technologies. 8. Solar Thermal Energy. 9. Nuclear Fusion Energy. 10. Hydrogen Energy. Index. About The Authors R.K. Singal, PhD is a university instructor with a specialty in wind and solar power. M. Tabatabaian, PhD is a university instructor in renewable energy and thermal engineering. This book is designed for students and professionals who specialize in energytechnologies and power plant engineering. It covers the mathematics andphysics of both current conversion, such as solar cells, fuel cells, MHD,thermoelectric, and thermionic power generation, but also discusses emergingconversion technologies such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, andhydrogen energy. Features: Covers both current conversion technologies as well as emerging technologies, such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy Written in simple language,illustrated by diagrams, mathematical analysis This book is designed for students and professionals who specialize in energy technologies and power plant engineering. It covers the mathematics and physics of both current conversion, such as solar cells, fuel cells, MHD, thermoelectric, and thermionic power generation, but also discusses emerging conversion technologies such as solar thermal, nuclear fusion, and hydrogen energy. Written in simple language, illustrated by diagrams, mathematical analysis.