Introduction to energy analysis

The energy supply and demand system is of great importance for society, from economic, social, and ecological viewpoints. The last decade in particular has seen rapid changes in the world of energy systems, and it is therefore now an important area for study, academic research, and professional work. This textbook provides an introduction to energy analysis for those students who want to specialise in this challenging field. In comparison to other textbooks, this book provides a balanced treatment of complete energy systems, covering the demand side, the supply side, and the energy markets that connect these. The emphasis is very much on presenting a range of tools and methodologies that will help students find their way in analysing real world problems in energy systems. Featuring learning objectives, further readings and practical exercises in each chapter, An Introduction to Energy Analysis will be essential reading for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students with a background in the natural sciences and egineering. This book may also be useful for professionals dealing with energy issues, as a first introduction into the field.

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9.4 Hybrid method of process and input-output analysis.

Introduction to Energy Analysis- Front Cover; Introduction to Energy Analysis; Title Page ; Copyright Page ; Contents; Illustration credits; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; What is energy analysis?; Energy systems; What can be expected from this book?; Chapter 1: Energy and society ; 1.1 A brief history of energy use; 1.2 Energy and human development; 1.3 Environmental impacts of energy use; 1.4 Security of energy supply; 1.5 Energy and sustainable development; Further reading; References; Final achievement levels; Exercises

Chapter 2: What is energy? 2.1 Energy in energy systems; 2.2 Units of energy; 2.3 Power; 2.4 What are energy carriers?; 2.5 The energy content of energy carriers; 2.6 Higher and lower heating value of fuels; 2.7 Energy use or energy consumption?; 2.8 Final energy use; 2.9 Calculating primary energy use from final energy use; 2.10 Energy balances and energy statistics; Further reading; References; Final achievement levels; Exercises; Chapter 3: Energy services and energy demand; 3.1 Energy functions/energy services; 3.2 Energy use in buildings; 3.3 Energy use in transportation; Further reading

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