A guide to finding resources in Energy and Power.
- Print Reference Sources
- Subject Headings
- Indexing and Abstracting Services
- Locating the Source Document
- Full Text Electronic Journal Data Sets
- Selected Electronic Full Text eJournals
- Selected Electronic Full Text eBooks
- Web Search Tools
- Web Sites
Print reference sources
| Call Number | Title | Description |
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R 333.7 312/2001 |
Energy policies of IEA countries : 2001 review (2001) OECD ISBN 9264196595 |
A broad analysis of recent developments in energy policies and markets in the 26 member countries of the International Energy Agency. |
R 1 |
Encyclopedia of energy (2004) / edited by Cutler J. Cleveland (6 vols.) Elsevier Academic ISBN 012176480X |
Reviews from approximately 400 authors. Draws together all aspects of energy, covering a wealth of areas throughout the natural, social and engineering sciences. Provides easily accessible information about all aspects of energy, with articles written by leading international authorities. For students and researchers, policy makers, energy and environmental consultants, and all those working in business corporations and non-governmental organisations whose activities relate to energy and the environment. |
R 333.7903 2 |
Dictionary of energy (2006) edited by Cutler J. Cleveland & Christopher Morris Elsevier Science ISBN 0080445780 |
Covers all aspects of energy and its role in society. It integrates all of the social, natural and engineering sciences, alongside a wide range of entirely new areas, such as: energy and sustainable development; economics and sociological aspects of energy use; energy flows in the biological realm; methods of energy modelling and accounting; energy and materials; and Net Energy Analysis. Al reference companion for anyone with an interest in energy, including scientists, consultants, journalists, economists and policy-makers. |
R 333.790321 1/2 |
Macmillan dictionary of energy 2nd ed. (1988) Malcolm Slesser Macmillan ISBN 0333454626 |
Covers the latest developments in advanced energy technology and in the derivation and application of synthetic fuels. The entries have been substantially revised to provide an essential reference point for students in many disciplines, professionals who need to keep in touch with the most recent research and the casual user in need of enlightenment on a technical subject. |
R 14 |
Energy data conversion handbook (1984) compiled by McGraw-Hill Publications Co. ISBN 0076068927 |
How to combine and compare international energy data. Conversion of units of measure. How to compare energy source measures. |
R 621.042 17 |
Dictionary of applied energy conservation (1982) David Kut Kogan Page ISBN 0893971316 |
Lists terms of energy conservation practice; defines and explains techniques through appropriate illustrations. Appendixes include British standard symbols for pipelines and fittings. Gives conversion factors. |
R 621.042 36 |
Encyclopedia of energy technology and the environment (1995) Attilio Bisio & Sharon Boots, editors (4 vols.) Wiley ISBN 0471544590 |
Examines the impact of energy production technologies on the environment. In 235 articles this work covers such topics as acid rain, air pollution, aircraft fuel, building systems coal combustion, computer applications for energy efficient systems, risk assessment, solar heating, waste management planning, water power, and more. Features extensive illustration, photographs, tables, and a list of environmental and conversion organizations. |
R 621.04203 4 |
Dictionary of energy efficiency technologies (2004) Michael F. Hordeski Fairmont Press ISBN 0881734551 |
Comprehensive work on energy conservation that addresses topics that form the backbone of energy conservation in a time-saving encyclopedia format. Entries include advanced power system infrastructure, power options and configurations, systems of generator backup, redundancy, capacity, power quality problems, power protection, computer-controlled systems, auditing, energy reduction, lighting systems, cogeneration, waste heat recovery and HVAC systems. Entries cover critical issues and solutions in many important emerging areas. |
R 621.0420321 4 |
Energy reference handbook 3rd ed. (1981) edited by Thomas F.P. Sullivan and Martin L. Heavner Government Institutes ISBN 0865870829 |
A glossary of energy terms, with figures and tables providing a world energy overview including details on fossil fuels, renewable's and nuclear energy. Conversion tables are provided in the final section. |
R 621.0420321 6 |
A dictionary of energy (1981) Martin Counihan Routledge & Kegan Paul ISBN 0710008473 |
Provides concise definitions on a broad range of energy topics including conversion and use of energy, fossil fuels, and the economics and politics of energy. Units of measurement are covered in detail. |
Subject headings
For precision information retrieval, search the library catalogue using the controlled vocabulary Library of Congress Subject Headings LCSH. You can consult LCSH (the big red books). Here are a few examples of subject searches, using terms from this dictionary:
- Power resources
- Electric power production
- Energy conservation
- Energy consumption
- Industries - Power supply
Indexing and abstracting services
| Database | Description |
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Produced by H.W Wilson Co. Indexing 1983+ Abstracting 1993+ Click on the blue Thesaurus button (left-hand frame) for subject heading lookup. |
Search Applied Science Abstracts via the WilsonWeb platform. Indexes high quality applied science and technology journals including leading trade and industrial publications, professional and technical society journals as well as specialised buyer's guides, directories and conference proceedings. |
| INSPEC You can perform an online "look up" of the controlled vocabulary subject terms used in INSPEC. Having selected the INSPEC database, click on the Thesaurus button in the green top menu bar. |
Search INSPEC via the EBSCOHOST platform. Produced by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (U.K.). Covers primarily electrical and electronics engineering, computer science and cognate disciplines. |
| Compendex Produced by Engineering Information Inc. Covers all engineering disciplines. The controlled vocabulary subject (index) terms used in Compendex come from the Ei Thesaurus. 4th ed. (2001) |
Search Compendex via the Engineering Village platform. QUT Library recommend you first create a personal login in order to turn search history on. |
Fuel and Energy Abstracts ISSN 0140-6701 via Elsevier's ScienceDirect platform. |
A bi-monthly summary of world literature in fuel and energy. Each issue contains more than 1500 abstracts and titles from more than 800 international publications, special reports, monographs, conference proceedings, surveys and statistical analyses, dealing with all scientific, technical, economic and policy aspects of fuel and energy. Each entry, carefully selected from original sources or other information made available by collaborating organizations, gives bibliographic and reference details together with an abstract (where appropriate). |
Environmental Engineering Abstracts (via CSA Illumina) |
Covers the world literature pertaining to technological and engineering aspects of air and water quality, environmental safety, and energy production. |
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United States. Department of Energy (DOE) |
Bibliographic records for energy and energy-related scientific and technical information from the United States. Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies, the Energy Research & Development Administration (ERDA) and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). The Database provides access to DOE publicly available citations from 1948 through the present, with continued growth through regular updates. Energy Citations includes bibliographic records of literature in disciplines of interest to DOE such as chemistry, physics, materials, environmental science, geology, engineering, mathematics, climatology, oceanography, computer science and related disciplines. It includes citations to report literature, conference papers, journal articles, books, dissertations, and patents. |
| The world's largest information system on the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, with over 2.2 million records available, with over 500,000 INIS "grey literature" scope publications in fulltext. Produced by the International Atomic Energy Association (ICEA) | |
ANSTI - Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Information (via Informit Search) |
ANSTI is produced by the Information Management Division of the Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation. It contains bibliographic references, most with abstracts, to scientific and technical literature on the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. Subjects covered include radiochemistry; nuclear applications in medicine, earth sciences, agriculture, biology and industry; radiation protection; radioactive waste management; nuclear law; economic, sociological and environmental aspects of nuclear and non-nuclear energy. |
Locating the source document
To locate the full text of the cited document (commonly a journal article or conference paper) search the QUT Library catalogue (and perhaps other library catalogues) for the source publication. The source publication is usually either a periodical title, or a published conference proceeding.
QUT library holds / subscribes to only a selection of the source publications indexed by services such as INSPEC and Compendex.
Methods of searching for the source publication can vary. Commonly, you search by title, corporate author (useful for conferences) or keyword.
A quick, initial (but not a 100% reliable) search can be done using the international standard numbers (ISSN or ISBN). Note that library catalogues list only periodical titles, never the titles of articles. Each periodical title has a unique, eight digit identifying ISSN, which can be searched in the library catalogue.
Subscribed periodical titles are listed in our catalogue, regardless of whether they are print copies shelved on level 4 of the Gardens Point Library, or if they can be downloaded from electronic datasets over the Internet.
Note that if the source publication is an IEEE or IEE journal, transaction, magazine, conference proceeding, or a current IEEE standard you should be able to obtain the full text in electronic PDF format from IEL IEEE Xplore.
Relevant full text electronic journal data sets
| Full Text Data Set | Description |
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| IEEE Xplore | Provides all 120 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) journals, 600 annual conference proceedings and 875 technical standards in full text. The database also provides 'forward linking' to newer articles that cite an older reference. |
| via Elsevier's ScienceDirect | Energy and Power Subject Corner - on ScienceDirect Browse the full text of 30 plus electronic journals, arranged in five energy subject sub-categories...
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| ProQuest Science Journals | Search full text and images for 376 periodicals in science and technology (from 1994-). Subject coverage includes computers, engineering, physics, telecommunications, and transportation. |
United States. Department of Energy (DOE) http://www.osti.gov/bridge/ |
DOE Information Bridge provides the open source to full-text and bibliographic records of United States. Department of Energy (DOE) research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information science, renewable energy, and other topics. The Information Bridge consists of full-text documents produced and made available by the Department of Energy National Laboratories and grantees from 1995 forward. Additional legacy documents are also included as they become available in electronic format. |
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400+ journals in PDF format from January 1997. |
Register for My Profile, which serves as a centralized base of operations to organize and store the services, links, searches, and other tools that add value and efficiency to your research. These include... Saved Titles; Saved Articles; Tables of Contents Alerts; Saved Search Alerts. |
Selected full text electronic ejournal titles
| Journal Title | Journal Description | eJournal Platform |
|---|---|---|
Annual review of environment and resources Annual Reviews (annual) ISSN 1545-2050 2003- |
Focuses on critical scientific, policy, technological, and methodological issues related to Earth's global life support systems, sectors of human use of environment and resources, and the human dimensions and management of resources and environmental change. | Annual Reviews |
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Elsevier (monthly) ISSN 0306-2619 1995- |
Applied Energy provides a forum for information and ideas in the areas of energy conversion, conservation and the optimal management and use of energy and power resources. The journal publishes original papers, reports and reviews, and authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts which bridge the gaps between research, development and implementation. The breadth of coverage ranges from ambient energy, through combustion and processes of electricity release, to the economic use of power in industry. Applied Energy is also concerned with the attendant problems of modelling and forecasting, conservation strategies, and the environmental and social impacts of energy policies and usage. | ScienceDirect |
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems ISSN: 0885-8950 1988- |
Covers the requirements, planning, analysis, reliability, operation, and economics of electric generating, transmission, and distribution systems for general industrial, commercial, public, and domestic consumption. | IEEE Xplore |
International journal of energy research Wiley (15 issues p.a.) ISSN 0363-907X 1997- |
A multidisciplinary platform for the discussion of issues arising in energy research without the constraints imposed by aiming at a restricted audience. It aims to reach all researchers, scientists, engineers and policy makers working in the areas of energy management, conservation, systems, technologies and applications. The subject matter of the Journal is concerned with the development and exploitation of both traditional and new energy sources, systems, technologies and applications. |
Wiley InterScience |
Power technology and engineering Kluwer (bi-monthly) ISSN 1570-1468 (formerly Hydrotechnical Construction) translated from the Russian 2002- |
Deals with all aspects of electrical power generation and distribution, with an emphasis on sustainable technologies and environmentally sensitive issues. Topics covered include construction and operation of hydroelectric and thermal power stations, non-traditional power generation, electrical lines and equipment, renewable sources of energy, and environmental issues. Power Technology and Engineering publishes articles selected from the Russian journals The change improves the scope of the journal and makes two valuable sources of Russian research available internationally. | SpringerLink |
Renewable and sustainable energy reviews Pergamon (bi-monthly) ISSN 1364-0321 1997- |
Publishes specially commissioned review articles designed to bring together under one cover, current advances in the ever broadening field of renewable and sustainable energy. | ScienceDirect |
Selected full text electronic ebooks
| Book Title | Book Description | eBook Platform |
|---|---|---|
Electrical energy systems (2000) Mohamed E. El-Hawary Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press (The power engineering series) ISBN 0849321913 |
Begins with a discussion of the modern electric power system, centering on the technical aspects of power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization. Provides an overview of electric power and machine theory fundamentals. Offers a practical treatment-focused on applications-of the major topics required for a solid background in the field, including synchronous machines, transformers, and electric motors. Furnishes a unique look at activities related to power systems, such as power flow and control, stability, state estimation, and security assessment. | |
Energy efficiency manual : for everyone who uses energy, pays for utilities, controls energy usage, designs and builds, is interested in energy and environmental preservation (1999) Donald R. Wulfinghoff. ISBN 0965792676 |
A reference, how-to guide, and sourcebook for energy conservation. Helps improve efficiency and save money in all types of buildings and plants, ranging from individual houses to commercial buildings to large institutions and industrial plants. Shows how to save energy and reduce costs in every part of commercial and residential buildings and industrial facilities. It improves heating, air conditioning, insulation, water systems, lighting. Shows how to select equipment, such as motors, pumps, fans, and appliances. Explains how to purchase energy at the lowest rates, and how to exploit renewable resources. Reference is organised around 394 logically grouped energy conservation actions called "Measures" and presented in language everyone understands. It has been created for those who use energy, pay for utilities, manage property, operate energy systems, design and build structures, as well as those who value conservation and the environment. It's loaded with features that help you quickly find the right information for each application. "Ratings" and "Selection Scorecards" identify your best conservation opportunities. "Traps & Tricks" ensure success. "Economics" estimate savings and costs. |
Knovel |
Renewable and efficient electric power systems (2004) Gilbert M. Masters Hoboken, NJ : Wiley ISBN 0471668826 |
This is a comprehensive textbook for the new trend of distributed power generation systems and renewable energy sources in electric power systems. It covers the complete range of topics from fundamental concepts to major technologies as well as advanced topics for power consumers. | Wiley InterScience |
Web search tools
| Web search tool | Description |
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| Advanced phrase + keyword search using Google (limited to Australian sites). "Power generation" AND Greenhouse |
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Boolean search using ANZWERS industry and "energy conservation" (limited to Australian sites). |
Web sites
| Web site | Description |
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| CADDET | A source of information on commercial energy-saving and renewable energy technologies. |
Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) (a Technical Society of Engineers Australia) |
Represents members involved in all fields of the Electricity Energy Industry - including generation, transmission,distribution, retail and customer end-use.
The Mission of the Society is to: "Provide opportunities for the sharing and transfer of knowledge amongst members involved in the electric energy industry" With a vision to: "Be the prime focus group for professional development of its members and to promote their value to the community". |
The International Energy Agency is the energy forum for 26 industrialised countries. IEA Member governments are committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies. They also have agreed to share energy information, to co-ordinate their energy policies and to co-operate in the development of rational energy programmes. The International Energy Agency (IEA) was established in November 1974 in response to the oil crisis as an autonomous intergovernmental entity within the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to ensure the energy security of industrialised nations. |
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| Industry lobby group for national energy supply businesses in their relationships with government, regulatory bodies, the media, community organisations and business customer representative bodies. | |
| Queensland. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Sustainability site. | EPA site includes ecoBiz a resource to help Queensland industry save on energy costs, and the EPA Energy page for independent information and advice on energy efficiency and renewable power. |
| International Association for Energy Economics | Membership in IAEE is open to anyone who has an interest in the field of energy economics. IAEE is a forum for professional, multinational discussion and to provide a means of professional communication in the field of energy economics. |
| International Institute for Energy Conservation | IIEC is a non-governmental (NGO), not-for-profit organization with offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. It was established in 1984, to foster the implementation of energy efficiency in developing countries and countries in transition. IIEC designs policies, implements programs, and supports institutions that mainstream energy efficiency in the entire value chain of energy systems and use. IIEC’ s approach focuses on implementation, resulting in policies developed in partnership with key policymakers and industry in our target countries as well as the bilateral and multilateral institutions that help to shape energy policy and investment priorities globally. |
| Energy [r]evolution scenario report | This 48 page report from Greenpeace provides a compelling vision for a future energy scenario that should be the basis for future decisions and directions in Australia's energy policy. It demonstrates how Australia can transform the way it produces and uses energy that will result in massive cuts to CO2 emissions. You can also download the 12-page A5 summary from the Greenpeace website. |