Non-conventional and Distributed Energy System

All types of non-conventional sources of power, i.e., biomass, solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, fuel cell, MHO, thermoelectric, thermionic, piezoelectric, small hydro, hybrid power plants, energy storage technologies and distributed generation have been discussed in detail along with case studies. Environmental impact of these power plants has also been discussed. This book is meant for students of B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc, AMIE and various competitive exams. Salient Features Covers syllabus of 25 universities and NITs. Each chapter provides an overview followed by construction, operation, analysis, equivalent circuit, etc., of power plants. It contains pedagogical features such as chapter summary, multiple-choice question bank, operating power plants in the world, sample question papers, case studies, etc., to enhance student centric learning. It contains 108 solved numerical problems, 56 unsolved numerical problems with answers, 402 figures and 117 tables to make subject matter easier to understand.