Power Density A Key to Understanding Energy Sources and Uses [Audiobook]

English | ASIN: B0B2Y4VW8G | 2022 | 12 hours and 21 minutes | MP3 | M4B | 339 MB
In this book, Vaclav Smil argues that power density is a key determinant of the nature and dynamics of energy systems. Any understanding of complex energy systems must rely on quantitative measures of many fundamental variables. Power density—the rate of energy flux per unit of area—is an important but largely overlooked measure. Smil provides the first systematic, quantitative appraisal of power density, offering detailed reviews of the power densities of renewable energy flows, fossil fuels, thermal electricity generation, and all common energy uses.