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Application of Thermo-fluid Processes in Energy Systems

Key Issues and Recent Developments for a Sustainable Future

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Editors:
  1. M. Masud K. Khan

    1. School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia

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  2. Ashfaque Ahmed Chowdhury

    1. School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Gladstone, Australia

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  3. Nur M. Sayeed Hassan

    1. School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Cairns, Australia

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  • Highlights current and future applications of thermo-fluid processes associated with clean energy generation, distribution, and conservation
  • Includes case studies that illustrate recent developments in thermo-fluid processes for applications associated with clean energy generation, distribution, and conservation
  • Written by leading experts in the field
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Green Energy and Technology (GREEN)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Energy Technologies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Utilization of Nanofluid in Various Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Applications

      • Sayedus Salehin, M. Monjurul Ehsan, Syed Rafat Faysal, A. K. M. Sadrul Islam
      Pages 3-33

    3. Gaseous and Particle Emissions from a Compression Ignition Engine Fueled with Biodiesel–Diesel Blends

      • M. Mofijur, M. G. Rasul, N. M. S. Hassan, M. M. K. Khan, H. K. Rashedul
      Pages 35-56

    4. Correlation Between Physicochemical Properties and Quality of Biodiesel

      • M I Jahirul, R J Brown, W Senadeera
      Pages 57-81

    5. A Review of Microalgal Biofuels, Challenges and Future Directions

      • Saleh M A Mobin, Firoz Alam
      Pages 83-108

    6. Performance Assessment of an Electrostatic Precipitator of a Coal-Fired Power Plant—A Case Study for Collecting Smaller Particles

      • A. S. M. Sayem, M. M. K. Khan, M. G. Rasul, N. M. S. Hassan
      Pages 109-138

  3. Thermofluid Process Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 139-139
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    2. Experimental Investigation and Molecular-Based Modeling of Crude Oil Density at Pressures to 270 MPa and Temperatures to 524 K

      • Isaac K. Gamwo, Babatunde A. Bamgbade, Ward A. Burgess
      Pages 141-155

    3. Heat Transfer Enhancement in a Baffled Attic-Shaped Space

      • Suvash C. Saha, Y. T. Gu, M. M. K. Khan
      Pages 157-172

    4. Enhanced Thermo-Fluid Dynamic Modelling Methodologies for Convective Boiling

      • Tilak T. Chandratilleke, Nima Nadim
      Pages 173-202

    5. A Method of Three-Dimensional Thermo-Fluid Simulation of the Receiver of a Standard Parabolic Trough Collector

      • M. Islam, Suvash C. Saha, M. A. Karim, Prasad K. D. V. Yarlagadda
      Pages 203-230

    6. Enhancement of Confined Air Jet Impingement Heat Transfer Using Perforated Pin-Fin Heat Sinks

      • Md. Farhad Ismail, Suvash C. Saha
      Pages 231-243

    7. Multiphase Flow in Porous Media: Cake Formation During Extreme Drilling Processes

      • M. A. Kabir, Isaac K. Gamwo
      Pages 245-266

    8. Optimising Pyrolysis Conditions for Thermal Conversion of Beauty Leaf Tree (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) Press Cake

      • Nanjappa Ashwath, Hyungseok Nam, Sergio C. Capareda
      Pages 267-280
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About this book

This book provides essential information on and case studies in the fields of energy technology, clean energy, energy efficiency, sustainability and the environment relevant to academics, researchers, practicing engineers, technologists and students. The individual chapters present cutting-edge research on key issues and recent developments in thermo-fluid processes, including but not limited to: energy technologies in process industries, applications of thermo-fluid processes in mining industries, applications of electrostatic precipitators in thermal power plants, biofuels, energy efficiency in building systems, etc. Helping readers develop an intuitive understanding of the relevant concepts in and solutions for achieving sustainability in medium and large-scale industries, the book offers a valuable resource for undergraduate, honors and postgraduate research students in the field of thermo-fluid engineering.





Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia

    M. Masud K. Khan

  • School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Gladstone, Australia

    Ashfaque Ahmed Chowdhury

  • School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Cairns, Australia

    Nur M. Sayeed Hassan

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Application of Thermo-fluid Processes in Energy Systems

  • Book Subtitle: Key Issues and Recent Developments for a Sustainable Future

  • Editors: M. Masud K. Khan, Ashfaque Ahmed Chowdhury, Nur M. Sayeed Hassan

  • Series Title: Green Energy and Technology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0697-5

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-0695-1Published: 11 October 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-10-9229-9Published: 04 September 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-0697-5Published: 03 October 2017

  • Series ISSN: 1865-3529

  • Series E-ISSN: 1865-3537

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 280

  • Number of Illustrations: 123 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Energy Systems, Engineering Fluid Dynamics, Fluid- and Aerodynamics

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