Encyclopaedia of Energy (In 5 Volumes)

Encyclopaedia of Energy, in five volumes, is a pioneering effort to cover every aspect of energy such as generation/ production, conversion, transmission and use. Comprehensive and well illustrated entries cover fossil and other types of chemical fuel, hydro-electric and nuclear power, energy conservation, solar energy of every kind, wind, wave and tidal energy. Every type of nuclear reactors has been described with emphasis on the energy technologies that have the great relevance and future promise. This set also includes entries relating to a careful explanation of the energy units used and tables of international energy statistics.No doubt, many will use this work not merely for reference but also as a readable and systematic survey of the energy field, written formally and without lengthy discussion of the controversial issues. This set is an excellent introduction and invaluable reference book for general readers, students and all workers in energy-related fields.