Emerging Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Environment.
Singh, D. P.
Emerging Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Environment. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (537 pages)
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1: Biogas Potential in India: Production, Policies, Problems, and Future Prospects -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Production of Biogas -- 1.3 Sources/Materials for Biogas Production -- 1.4 Roles of Microbes in Production of Biogas -- 1.5 Issues and Concerns for the Biogas Production Process -- 1.6 Augmentation/Upgradation of Biogas Process -- 1.7 Types of Biogas Reactors -- 1.8 Policies Related to Biogas Production in India -- 1.9 Benefits of Biogas Energy Production-Potential in India -- 1.10 Problems and Issues Encountered -- 1.11 Future Prospects for Biogas in India -- 1.12 Conclusion -- References -- 2: Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell: A Low-cost Sustainable Approach for Clean Energy and Environment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Basic Requirements for Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell -- 2.3 Classification of Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell -- 2.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3: Hydrogen Energy: Present and Future -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Hydrogen Production -- 3.3 Storage Technologies for Hydrogen -- 3.4 Hydrogen Energy and Environment -- 3.5 Hydrogen and Other Alternative Secondary Energies -- 3.6 Hydrogen Safety -- 3.7 Future Prospects of Hydrogen -- References -- 4: Emerging Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Development in Malaysia -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Renewable Resources in Malaysia -- 4.3 Conclusion -- References -- 5: Role and Initiatives of Indian Government Policies for Growth of Wind Energy Sector -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 India's Wind Energy Potential and Installation -- 5.3 Indian Government Policies for Wind Energy Sector -- 5.4 State Government Policies for Wind Energy Sector -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6: Improved Technology for Non-edible Seed Oils: Sources for Alternate Fuels -- 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Materials and Methods -- 6.3 Results and Discussion -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- 7: Adsorption and Photodegradation of Sulfamethoxazole in a Three-phase Fluidized Bed Reactor -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.3 Results and Discussion -- 7.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8: Application of Cellulose Nitrate Membrane for Pervaporative Separation of Organics from Water -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Experimental Set-up -- 8.3 Results and Discussion -- 8.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9: Green Chemistry: Mitigatory Measure for Environmental Pollution -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Green Chemistry Concept -- 9.3 History -- 9.4 A Timeline of Green Chemistry Highlights -- 9.5 Scope -- 9.6 Principles -- 9.7 Role of Green Chemistry in Prevention and Control of Pollution -- 9.8 Environmental Sustainability -- 9.9 Conclusion -- References -- Websites -- 10: Building Energy Simulation for Improved Thermal Performance: A CFD Approach -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Thermal Mass and Building Design -- 10.3 Building Energy Analysis -- 10.4 Necessity for Building Simulation -- 10.5 Application of Building Simulation and Systems Approach -- 10.6 Software -- 10.7 Applications of CFD for Building Design -- 10.8 Conclusion -- References -- 11: Cyanobacterial Biomass - A Tool for Sustainable Management of Environment -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Approaches to Biofertilizer Application -- 11.3 Cyanobacteria: A Biofertilizer -- 11.4 Nitrogen Fixation -- 11.5 Cyanobacteria: A Nutrient Source -- 11.6 Cyanobacteria: A Pesticide Tolerant -- 11.7 Cyanobacteria: A Salinity Tolerant -- 11.8 Cyanobacteria: A Bioremediation Tool -- 11.9 Cyanobacteria: A CO2 Sequestration Agent -- 11.10 Nutrient Management System -- References -- 12: Low-cost Production of Algal Biofuel from Wastewater and Technological Limitations -- 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Classification of Algae -- 12.3 Factors Affecting Growth of Microalgae -- 12.4 Sink for Carbon dioxide -- 12.5 Wastewater as a Resource for Algal Growth -- 12.6 Microalgae Cultivation Methods -- 12.7 Harvesting Technologies for Algal Biomass -- 12.8 Lipid Synthesis in Microalgae -- 12.9 Conversion Technologies for Algal Biofuel -- 12.10 Limitations with Biomass/Biofuel Production -- 12.11 Conclusion -- References -- 13: Physical and Chemical Exergy Analysis and Assessment of Biogas as an Energy Source in Hybrid Cooling Machine -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 System Description and Working Principle -- 13.3 Thermal Analysis of Biogas Boiler -- 13.5 Thermodynamic Analysis -- 13.6 Results and Discussion -- 13.7 Conclusion -- References -- 14: Lignocellulosic Biomass to Bioenergy Production: Process and Techniques for Biomass Assessment -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Process of Biomass Deconstruction -- 14.3 Techniques for Assessment of Biomass Breakdown -- 14.4 Current Challenges and Future Prospects -- References -- 15: Municipal Solid Waste Management in India: Present Status and Energy Conversion Opportunities -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Overview of Municipal Solid Waste Management in India -- 15.3 Opportunities for Energy Conversion -- 15.4 Challenges -- 15.5 The Way Forward -- 15.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 16: Organic Superfluous Waste as a Contemporary Source of Clean Energy -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Current Status of Energy -- 16.3 Bioenergy -- 16.4 Organic WasW te -- 16.5 Technology for Energy -- 16.6 Microbial Fuel Cell -- 16.7 MFC Components -- 16.8 Bio-battery -- 16.9 Remote Power Source -- 16.10 Effective for Sea Water -- 16.11 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 17: Vermicomposting: A Potential Tool for Sustainable Management of Solid Waste -- 17.1 Introduction. 17.2 Classification and Composition of Solid Waste -- 17.3 Current Strategies used for Solid Waste Management in India -- 17.4 Earthworms -- 17.5 Vermicomposting Process -- 17.6 Vermicompost and Earthworm Harvesting -- 17.7 Composition of Vermicompost -- 17.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Vermicompost -- 17.9 Applications of Vermicomposting -- 17.10 Conclusion -- References -- 18: Biogas Potential from Sewage Treatment Plant and Palm Oil Mill Effluent for Electricity Generation in Malaysia -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Renewable Energy Status in Malaysia and Malaysian Renewable Energy Target -- 18.3 Feed-in Tariff in Malaysia -- 18.4 Malaysian Palm Oil Industry -- 18.5 Biogas Potential in Palm Oil Mills -- 18.6 Malaysian Sewerage Treatment -- 18.7 Typical Sewage Treatment Plant with Anaerobic digester Scenario in Malaysia -- 18.8 Biogas Potential at STP -- 18.9 Co-digestion of Pome with SS -- 18.10 Impact of Biogas Recovery on Sustainability -- 18.11 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 19: Passive Energy in Residential Buildings -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Passive Solar Cooling -- 19.3 Methodology -- 19.4 Estimation of Energy Cost -- 19.5 Conclusion -- References -- 20: Solar Photocatalytic Treatments of Wastewater and Factors Affecting Mechanism: A Feasible Low-cost Approach -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Solar Spectrum -- 20.3 Design of Solar Photocatalytic Reactors -- 20.4 Photocatalytic (Solar) Treatment of Pollutant -- 20.5 Factors Affecting Solar Photocatalysis -- 20.6 Recommended Analytical Methods -- 20.7 Economical Assessment -- 20.8 Conclusion -- References -- 21: Advancement in Phase Change Materials for Solar Thermal Energy Storage -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Phase Change Materials -- 21.3 Application of PCMS -- 21.4 Conclusion -- References. 22: Earth to Air Heat Exchanger Systems for Small Houses and Industrial Buildings in Changing Indian Climatic Conditions -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Changing Indian Climatic Conditions -- 22.3 Indian Climate and EAHE Systems -- 22.4 Demand for Energy in India -- 22.5 Advantages of EAHE System -- 22.6 Design of EAHE Systems -- 22.7 Components of EAHE System -- 22.8 Performance of EAHE System -- 22.9 Conclusion -- References -- 23: Development in Metal Oxide Nanomaterial-based Solar Cells -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 History of Solar Cell -- 23.3 Metal Oxide Nanomaterials -- 23.4 Three Generations of Development -- 23.5 Nanomaterial-based Solar Cell Research -- 23.6 Thin Film Solar Cells -- 23.7 Applications and Implementations -- 23.8 Polymer Solar Cells -- 23.9 PV Industry Goal: Reduce Cost of Energy -- 23.10 Conclusion -- References -- Index -- About the Editors.
This book addresses the role of sustainable technologies in energy generation options for clean environment.
9780429608810
Green technology-India.
Electronic books.
TJ807.9.I4 E44 2019
333.7940954
Emerging Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Environment. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (537 pages)
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1: Biogas Potential in India: Production, Policies, Problems, and Future Prospects -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Production of Biogas -- 1.3 Sources/Materials for Biogas Production -- 1.4 Roles of Microbes in Production of Biogas -- 1.5 Issues and Concerns for the Biogas Production Process -- 1.6 Augmentation/Upgradation of Biogas Process -- 1.7 Types of Biogas Reactors -- 1.8 Policies Related to Biogas Production in India -- 1.9 Benefits of Biogas Energy Production-Potential in India -- 1.10 Problems and Issues Encountered -- 1.11 Future Prospects for Biogas in India -- 1.12 Conclusion -- References -- 2: Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell: A Low-cost Sustainable Approach for Clean Energy and Environment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Basic Requirements for Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell -- 2.3 Classification of Membrane-less Microbial Fuel Cell -- 2.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3: Hydrogen Energy: Present and Future -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Hydrogen Production -- 3.3 Storage Technologies for Hydrogen -- 3.4 Hydrogen Energy and Environment -- 3.5 Hydrogen and Other Alternative Secondary Energies -- 3.6 Hydrogen Safety -- 3.7 Future Prospects of Hydrogen -- References -- 4: Emerging Energy Alternatives for Sustainable Development in Malaysia -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Renewable Resources in Malaysia -- 4.3 Conclusion -- References -- 5: Role and Initiatives of Indian Government Policies for Growth of Wind Energy Sector -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 India's Wind Energy Potential and Installation -- 5.3 Indian Government Policies for Wind Energy Sector -- 5.4 State Government Policies for Wind Energy Sector -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6: Improved Technology for Non-edible Seed Oils: Sources for Alternate Fuels -- 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Materials and Methods -- 6.3 Results and Discussion -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- 7: Adsorption and Photodegradation of Sulfamethoxazole in a Three-phase Fluidized Bed Reactor -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.3 Results and Discussion -- 7.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8: Application of Cellulose Nitrate Membrane for Pervaporative Separation of Organics from Water -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Experimental Set-up -- 8.3 Results and Discussion -- 8.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9: Green Chemistry: Mitigatory Measure for Environmental Pollution -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Green Chemistry Concept -- 9.3 History -- 9.4 A Timeline of Green Chemistry Highlights -- 9.5 Scope -- 9.6 Principles -- 9.7 Role of Green Chemistry in Prevention and Control of Pollution -- 9.8 Environmental Sustainability -- 9.9 Conclusion -- References -- Websites -- 10: Building Energy Simulation for Improved Thermal Performance: A CFD Approach -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Thermal Mass and Building Design -- 10.3 Building Energy Analysis -- 10.4 Necessity for Building Simulation -- 10.5 Application of Building Simulation and Systems Approach -- 10.6 Software -- 10.7 Applications of CFD for Building Design -- 10.8 Conclusion -- References -- 11: Cyanobacterial Biomass - A Tool for Sustainable Management of Environment -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Approaches to Biofertilizer Application -- 11.3 Cyanobacteria: A Biofertilizer -- 11.4 Nitrogen Fixation -- 11.5 Cyanobacteria: A Nutrient Source -- 11.6 Cyanobacteria: A Pesticide Tolerant -- 11.7 Cyanobacteria: A Salinity Tolerant -- 11.8 Cyanobacteria: A Bioremediation Tool -- 11.9 Cyanobacteria: A CO2 Sequestration Agent -- 11.10 Nutrient Management System -- References -- 12: Low-cost Production of Algal Biofuel from Wastewater and Technological Limitations -- 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Classification of Algae -- 12.3 Factors Affecting Growth of Microalgae -- 12.4 Sink for Carbon dioxide -- 12.5 Wastewater as a Resource for Algal Growth -- 12.6 Microalgae Cultivation Methods -- 12.7 Harvesting Technologies for Algal Biomass -- 12.8 Lipid Synthesis in Microalgae -- 12.9 Conversion Technologies for Algal Biofuel -- 12.10 Limitations with Biomass/Biofuel Production -- 12.11 Conclusion -- References -- 13: Physical and Chemical Exergy Analysis and Assessment of Biogas as an Energy Source in Hybrid Cooling Machine -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 System Description and Working Principle -- 13.3 Thermal Analysis of Biogas Boiler -- 13.5 Thermodynamic Analysis -- 13.6 Results and Discussion -- 13.7 Conclusion -- References -- 14: Lignocellulosic Biomass to Bioenergy Production: Process and Techniques for Biomass Assessment -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Process of Biomass Deconstruction -- 14.3 Techniques for Assessment of Biomass Breakdown -- 14.4 Current Challenges and Future Prospects -- References -- 15: Municipal Solid Waste Management in India: Present Status and Energy Conversion Opportunities -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Overview of Municipal Solid Waste Management in India -- 15.3 Opportunities for Energy Conversion -- 15.4 Challenges -- 15.5 The Way Forward -- 15.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 16: Organic Superfluous Waste as a Contemporary Source of Clean Energy -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Current Status of Energy -- 16.3 Bioenergy -- 16.4 Organic WasW te -- 16.5 Technology for Energy -- 16.6 Microbial Fuel Cell -- 16.7 MFC Components -- 16.8 Bio-battery -- 16.9 Remote Power Source -- 16.10 Effective for Sea Water -- 16.11 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 17: Vermicomposting: A Potential Tool for Sustainable Management of Solid Waste -- 17.1 Introduction. 17.2 Classification and Composition of Solid Waste -- 17.3 Current Strategies used for Solid Waste Management in India -- 17.4 Earthworms -- 17.5 Vermicomposting Process -- 17.6 Vermicompost and Earthworm Harvesting -- 17.7 Composition of Vermicompost -- 17.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Vermicompost -- 17.9 Applications of Vermicomposting -- 17.10 Conclusion -- References -- 18: Biogas Potential from Sewage Treatment Plant and Palm Oil Mill Effluent for Electricity Generation in Malaysia -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Renewable Energy Status in Malaysia and Malaysian Renewable Energy Target -- 18.3 Feed-in Tariff in Malaysia -- 18.4 Malaysian Palm Oil Industry -- 18.5 Biogas Potential in Palm Oil Mills -- 18.6 Malaysian Sewerage Treatment -- 18.7 Typical Sewage Treatment Plant with Anaerobic digester Scenario in Malaysia -- 18.8 Biogas Potential at STP -- 18.9 Co-digestion of Pome with SS -- 18.10 Impact of Biogas Recovery on Sustainability -- 18.11 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 19: Passive Energy in Residential Buildings -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Passive Solar Cooling -- 19.3 Methodology -- 19.4 Estimation of Energy Cost -- 19.5 Conclusion -- References -- 20: Solar Photocatalytic Treatments of Wastewater and Factors Affecting Mechanism: A Feasible Low-cost Approach -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Solar Spectrum -- 20.3 Design of Solar Photocatalytic Reactors -- 20.4 Photocatalytic (Solar) Treatment of Pollutant -- 20.5 Factors Affecting Solar Photocatalysis -- 20.6 Recommended Analytical Methods -- 20.7 Economical Assessment -- 20.8 Conclusion -- References -- 21: Advancement in Phase Change Materials for Solar Thermal Energy Storage -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Phase Change Materials -- 21.3 Application of PCMS -- 21.4 Conclusion -- References. 22: Earth to Air Heat Exchanger Systems for Small Houses and Industrial Buildings in Changing Indian Climatic Conditions -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Changing Indian Climatic Conditions -- 22.3 Indian Climate and EAHE Systems -- 22.4 Demand for Energy in India -- 22.5 Advantages of EAHE System -- 22.6 Design of EAHE Systems -- 22.7 Components of EAHE System -- 22.8 Performance of EAHE System -- 22.9 Conclusion -- References -- 23: Development in Metal Oxide Nanomaterial-based Solar Cells -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 History of Solar Cell -- 23.3 Metal Oxide Nanomaterials -- 23.4 Three Generations of Development -- 23.5 Nanomaterial-based Solar Cell Research -- 23.6 Thin Film Solar Cells -- 23.7 Applications and Implementations -- 23.8 Polymer Solar Cells -- 23.9 PV Industry Goal: Reduce Cost of Energy -- 23.10 Conclusion -- References -- Index -- About the Editors.
This book addresses the role of sustainable technologies in energy generation options for clean environment.
9780429608810
Green technology-India.
Electronic books.
TJ807.9.I4 E44 2019
333.7940954