This book also: ·       Explores a broad array of power generation and distribution facilities around the concept of energy conversion, from traditional and renewable sources, correlating many apparently disparate topics ·       Elucidates fundamental formulas and information-rich figures to help readers in solving any practical energy conversion problems ·       Emphasizes a holistic perspective on energy conversion and management with a vision of each application as a system beyond its individual elements ·       Includes a set of Key Performance Index using metrics applicable to energy systems brought into operation over the past 30 years ·       Gives a set of basic formulas and data that are the essentials of energy conversion and that everybody involved in these fields should perfectly know ·       Adopts a writing style accessible to technicians and managers in the field of energy conversion while maintaining sufficient rigor and coverage for engineers