Energieversorgung

The book covers a comprehensive range of topics related to energy, its sources, and implications for economic growth. It begins with an exploration of energy demand and growth, followed by an analysis of different energy types, consumption, and conversion methods. Key sections delve into hydropower and fossil fuels, detailing the resource situation, environmental impacts like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions, health risks from mining, and the refinement processes of coal, oil, and gas. The text further examines renewable energy sources, including solar energy—its radiation, conversion methods, and applications in heating and electricity generation—as well as geothermal energy, marine heat, bioenergy, and wind energy. It also discusses tidal and wave energy, along with theoretical concepts like perpetual motion machines. Nuclear energy is addressed extensively, covering fundamental physics, reactor technology, radiation protection, and issues related to nuclear waste and proliferation. Additionally, the book discusses energy from plasma, including magnetohydrodynamic generation and fuel cells, and highlights hydrogen as an energy carrier. Finally, it evaluates the risks associated with various energy sources, energy conservation strategies, insulation, storage, transportation, and the political objectives surrounding energy. The text is supported by a bibliography, image sources, and an index of terms and names