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Thermodynamic Optimization of Complex Energy Systems

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  • © 1999

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Editors:
  1. Adrian Bejan

    1. Duke University, Durham, USA

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  2. Eden Mamut

    1. Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 3 (ASHT, volume 69)

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Table of contents (34 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Presentation of the Foundations of Thermodynamics in About Twelve One-Hour Lectures

    • E. P. Gyftopoulos
    Pages 1-17

  3. Pictorial Visualization of the Entropy of Thermodynamics

    • E. P. Gyftopoulos
    Pages 19-44

  4. Thermodynamic Optimization of Inanimate and Animate Flow Systems

    • A. Bejan
    Pages 45-60

  5. Constructal Flow Geometry Optimization

    • A. Bejan
    Pages 61-72

  6. Fundamentals of Exergy Analysis and Exergy-Aided Thermal Systems Design

    • M. J. Moran
    Pages 73-92

  7. Strengths and Limitations of Exergy Analysis

    • G. Tsatsaronis
    Pages 93-100

  8. Design Optimization Using Exergoeconomics

    • G. Tsatsaronis
    Pages 101-115

  9. On-Line Thermoeconomic Diagnosis of Thermal Power Plants

    • A. Valero, L. Correas, L. Serra
    Pages 117-136

  10. Exergy in the Thermal Systems Analysis

    • J. Szargut
    Pages 137-150

  11. Allocation of Finite Energetic Resources Via an Exergetic Costing Method

    • E. Sciubba
    Pages 151-162

  12. Optimisation of Turbomachinery Components by Constrained Minimisation of the Local Entropy Production Rate

    • E. Sciubba
    Pages 163-186

  13. Available Energy Versus Entropy

    • A. Öztürk
    Pages 187-194

  14. Exergy Analysis in the Process Industry

    • R. L. Cornelissen, G. G. Hirs
    Pages 195-208

  15. Exergetic Life Cycle Analysis of Components in a System

    • R. L. Cornelissen, G. G. Hirs
    Pages 209-219

  16. The Intimate Connection Between Exergy and the Environment

    • I. Dincer, M. A. Rosen
    Pages 221-230

  17. Effect of Variation of Environmental Conditions on Exergy and on Power Conversion

    • Y. A. Göğüş, Ö. E. Ataer
    Pages 231-240

  18. Bond Graphs and Influence Coefficients Applications

    • Y. A. GöğÜş
    Pages 241-250

  19. Repowering Options for Existing Power Plants

    • P. F. Mathieu
    Pages 251-260

  20. Cogeneration Based on Gas Turbines, Gas Engines and Fuel Cells

    • P. F. Mathieu
    Pages 261-270
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A comprehensive assessment of the methodologies of thermodynamic optimization, exergy analysis and thermoeconomics, and their application to the design of efficient and environmentally sound energy systems. The chapters are organized in a sequence that begins with pure thermodynamics and progresses towards the blending of thermodynamics with other disciplines, such as heat transfer and cost accounting. Three methods of analysis stand out: entropy generation minimization, exergy (or availability) analysis, and thermoeconomics.
The book reviews current directions in a field that is both extremely important and intellectually alive. Additionally, new directions for research on thermodynamics and optimization are revealed.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Duke University, Durham, USA

    Adrian Bejan

  • Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania

    Eden Mamut

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