Exergy: Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

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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
 

Contents

CHAPTER 1 THERMODYNAMIC FUNDAMENTALS
1
CHAPTER 2 EXERGY AND ENERGY ANALYSES
23
CHAPTER 3 EXERGY ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
36
CHAPTER 4 APPLICATIONS OF EXERGY IN INDUSTRY
60
CHAPTER 5 EXERGY IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
68
CHAPTER 6 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF PSYCHROMETRIC PROCESSES
76
CHAPTER 7 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
91
CHAPTER 8 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF DRYING PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
103
CHAPTER 15 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
303
CHAPTER 16 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SYSTEMS
325
CHAPTER 17 EXERGOECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THERMAL SYSTEMS
335
CHAPTER 18 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF COUNTRIES REGIONS AND ECONOMIC SECTORS
363
CHAPTER 19 EXERGETIC LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
397
CHAPTER 20 EXERGY AND INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
417
CHAPTER 21 CLOSING REMARKS AND FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
424
NOMENCLATURE
426

CHAPTER 9 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
127
CHAPTER 10 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
163
CHAPTER 11 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF STEAM POWER PLANTS
229
CHAPTER 12 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF COGENERATION AND DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEMS
257
CHAPTER 13 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS
277
CHAPTER 14 EXERGY ANALYSIS OF CRUDE OIL DISTILLATION SYSTEMS
290
REFERENCES
429
GLOSSARY OF SELECTED TERMINOLOGY
440
CONVERSION FACTORS
443
THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
445
INDEX
451
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About the author (2007)

Marc A. Rosen is a professor at Ontario Tech University (formally University of Ontario Institute of Technology) in Oshawa, Canada, where he served as founding Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering and the founding Editor-in-Chief of Sustainability. He has written numerous books and journal articles. Professor Rosen received the President's Award from the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering in 2012. He is an active teacher and researcher in sustainable energy, environmental impact of energy and industrial systems, and energy technology (including heat transfer and recovery, renewable energy and efficiency improvement). His work on exergy methods in applied thermodynamics has been pioneering and led to many informative and useful findings. He has carried out research on linkages between thermodynamics and environmental impact and ecology. Much of his research has been carried out for industry.

Dr. Ibrahim Dincer is professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Ontario Tech. University and visiting professor at Yildiz Technical University. He has authored numerous books and book chapters, and many refereed journal and conference papers. He has chaired many national and international conferences, symposia, workshops, and technical meetings. He has also delivered many plenary, keynote and invited lectures. He is an active member of various international scientific organizations and societies, and serves as editor in chief, associate editor, regional editor, and editorial board member for various prestigious international journals. He is a recipient of several research, teaching and service awards, including the Premier?s Research Excellence Award in Ontario, Canada. For the past seven years in a row he has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of The Most Influential Scientific Minds in Engineering and one of the Most Highly Cited Researchers.

Marc A. Rosen is founding Dean of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Canada. A Past-President of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Rosen received an Award of Excellence in Research and Technology Development from the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy, and is a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, and the International Energy Foundation. He has worked for Imatra Power Company in Finland, Argonne National Laboratory, and the Institute for Hydrogen Systems, near Toronto.