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Exergy : energy, environment, and sustainable development /

This book deals with exergy and its applications to various energy systems and applications as a potential tool for design, analysis and optimization, and its role in minimizing and/or eliminating environmental impacts and providing sustainable development. In this regard, several key topics ranging...

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Main Authors: Dinc er, I brahim, 1964- (Author)
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Rosen, Marc (Marc A.)
Published: Elsevier,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam ; Boston :
Publication Dates: 2007.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Thermodynamics.
Exergy.
Energy conservation.
System analysis.
Syste mes, Analyse de.
Exergie.
Thermodynamique.
E nergie > Conversion.
Force et e nergie.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > General. > General.
Energifo rso rjning.
Energika llor.
Exergi.
Electronic books
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780080445298
Summary: This book deals with exergy and its applications to various energy systems and applications as a potential tool for design, analysis and optimization, and its role in minimizing and/or eliminating environmental impacts and providing sustainable development. In this regard, several key topics ranging from the basics of the thermodynamic concepts to advanced exergy analysis techniques in a wide range of applications are covered as outlined in the contents. - Comprehensive coverage of exergy and its applications - Connects exergy with three essential areas in terms of energy, environment and sustainable development - Presents the most up-to-date information in the area with recent developments - Provides a number of illustrative examples, practical applications, and case studies - Easy to follow style, starting from the basics to the advanced systems.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 454 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-439) and index.
ISBN: 9780080531359
0080531350
0080445292
9780080445298
Index Number: TJ265
CLC: TK124
Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Chapter 1. Thermodynamic Fundamentals -- Chapter 2. Energy and Exergy Analyses -- Chapter 3. Exergy, Environment and Sustainable Development -- Chapter 4. Exergy of Applications by Industry -- Chapter 5. Exergy in Policy Development and Education -- Chapter 6. Exergy Analysis of Psychrometric Processes -- Chapter 7. Exergy Analysis of Heat Pump Systems -- Chapter 8. Exergy Analysis of Drying Processes and Systems -- Chapter 9. Exergy Analysis of Thermal Energy Storage Systems -- Chapter 10. Exergy Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems -- Chapter 11. Exergy Analysis of Steam Power Plants -- Chapter 12. Exergy Analysis of Cogeneration and District Energy Systems -- Chapter 13. Exergy Analysis of Cryogenic Systems -- Chapter 14. Exergy Analysis of Crude Oil Distillation Systems -- Chapter 15. Exergy Analysis of Fuel Cell Systems -- Chapter 16. Exergy Analysis of Aircraft Systems -- Chapter 17. Exergoeconomic Analysis of Thermal Systems -- Chapter 18. Sectoral Exergy Analysis -- Chapter 19. Exergetic Life Cycle Assessment -- Chapter 20. Exergy and Industrial Ecology -- Nomenclature -- References -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Conversion Factors -- Appendix C. Thermophysical Properties -- Subject Index.

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