Title :
Background and future of energy conversion
Author_Institution :
The University of Buffalo, Buffalo, N. Y.
Abstract :
A survey is presented of the probable future use and relative value of various energy conversion systems and devices. An earth population of 7 billion within the foreseeable future has been forecast. To meet the consequent energy needs, a broad and sustained attack through high-quality basic and applied research must be undertaken with significant progress recorded within the next decade
Keywords :
Fossil fuels; Fuel cells; Magnetohydrodynamics; Materials; Production; Space heating;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1962.6446579
