Exergy - Theoretical Background and Case Studies
Exergy - Theoretical Background and Case Studies

Author: Joan Josep Roa Rovira

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 0854666834

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In the contemporary world, where energy efficiency and sustainability are paramount, exergy analysis has emerged as a crucial tool for addressing the complex challenges of energy use and environmental impact. Unlike traditional energy analysis, which focuses solely on the quantity of energy, exergy analysis considers the quality of energy, providing a more nuanced understanding of how energy is utilized within systems. This distinction is critical in a world where maximizing resource efficiency is not just desirable but necessary. Within the aforementioned information, the book has several topics related to exergy trying to provide the reader with a deeper understanding of this field. In this sense, a deep introduction talking about the theoretical background will be presented and subsequently the exergy evaluation in the energy field and fluids. In summary, exergy analysis is a vital tool in the contemporary world, enabling more sustainable and efficient use of energy resources. By focusing on energy quality and the irreversibility in energy systems, exergy analysis contributes significantly to the design and optimization of processes that are essential for a sustainable future.

Exergetic Aspects of Renewable Energy Systems
Exergetic Aspects of Renewable Energy Systems

Author: Evanthia A. Nanaki

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-07-31

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1351614029

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Energy is essential to all human activities as well as critical to social and economic development. Sustainable energy planning encompassing the concept of smart cities has a high potential to significantly contribute to climate change mitigation. For improved energy efficiency, it is essential to find low carbon solutions for the urban environment. The integration and management of energy supply with predominant exploitation of local resources is examined through the fundamental concept of exergy. This book can assist in decision making, with regard to sustainable energy design both at a national and local level.

Exergy
Exergy

Author: Ibrahim Dincer

Publisher: Newnes

Published: 2012-12-31

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 0080970907

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Exergy, Second Edition 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. - Offers comprehensive coverage of exergy and its applications, along with the most up-to-date information in the area with recent developments - Connects exergy with three essential areas in terms of energy, environment and sustainable development - Provides a number of illustrative examples, practical applications, and case studies - Written in an easy-to-follow style, starting from the basics to advanced systems

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Environmental and Energy Systems
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Environmental and Energy Systems

Author: Fabrizio Passarini

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 3036500804

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The transition towards renewable energy sources and “green” technologies for energy generation and storage is expected to mitigate the climate emergency in the coming years. However, in many cases, this progress has been hampered by our dependency on critical materials or other resources that are often processed at high environmental burdens. Yet, many studies have shown that environmental and energy issues are strictly interconnected and require a comprehensive understanding of resource management strategies and their implications. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is among the most inclusive analytical techniques to analyze sustainability benefits and trade-offs within complex systems and, in this Special Issue, it is applied to assess the mutual influences of environmental and energy dimensions. The selection of original articles, reviews, and case studies addressed covers some of the main driving applications for energy requirements and greenhouse gas emissions, including power generation, bioenergy, biorefinery, building, and transportation. An insightful perspective on the current topics and technologies, and emerging research needs, is provided. Alone or in combination with integrative methodologies, LCA can be of pivotal importance and constitute the scientific foundation on which a full system understanding can be reached.

Drying Phenomena
Drying Phenomena

Author: Ibrahim Din¿er

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 1119975867

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Comprehensively covers conventional and novel drying systems and applications, while keeping a focus on the fundamentals of drying phenomena. Presents detailed thermodynamic and heat/mass transfer analyses in a reader-friendly and easy-to-follow approach Includes case studies, illustrative examples and problems Presents experimental and computational approaches Includes comprehensive information identifying the roles of flow and heat transfer mechanisms on the drying phenomena Considers industrial applications, corresponding criterion, complications, prospects, etc. Discusses novel drying technologies, the corresponding research platforms and potential solutions

Handbook of Inland Aquatic Ecosystem Management
Handbook of Inland Aquatic Ecosystem Management

Author: Sven Erik Jorgensen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-10-17

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 1439845255

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Combining background knowledge and practical tools, Handbook of Inland Aquatic Ecosystem Management gives you an overview of how to manage inland waters in a holistic manner. It examines the problems that threaten aquatic inland water ecosystems and presents a set of toolboxes for solving them. The book focuses on lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, wetlands, lagoons, and estuaries, including the predominant freshwater ecosystems as well as saline and brackish ecosystems. Understand Ecosystem Properties and Ecological Processes The book consists of two parts. The first part reviews the basic scientific knowledge needed in the environmental and ecological management of aquatic ecosystems, from limnology and ecology of inland water ecosystems to environmental physics and chemistry. It emphasizes the interacting processes that characterize all inland aquatic ecosystems and explains the scientific considerations behind the conservation principles and their applications. Define the Problems and Quantify Their Sources The second part of the book presents toolboxes that you can apply to achieve more holistic environmental and ecological management. After an overview of the environmental problems of inland aquatic ecosystems and their sources, the book examines toolboxes to help you identify the problem, namely mass balances, ecological indicators, and ecological models. It also discusses toolboxes that can be used to find an environmental management solution to the problem: environmental technology, cleaner technology, and ecotechnology. Integrate Science and Practical Toolboxes to Manage Inland Waters More Effectively This book shows you how to integrate biology, ecology, limnology, and chemistry with the toolboxes in an up-to-date, multidisciplinary approach to environmental management. It provides a powerful framework for identifying ecological mechanisms that interact with global environmental problems threatening inland aquatic ecosystems.

Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health
Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health

Author: Sven Jørgensen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 1439809372

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Continuing in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, the Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health, Second Edition brings together world-class editors and contributors who have been at the forefront of ecosystem health assessment research for decades, to provide a sound approach to environmental management and sust

ECOS 2012 The 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes (Perugia, June 26th-June 29th, 2012)
ECOS 2012 The 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes (Perugia, June 26th-June 29th, 2012)

Author: Umberto Desideri

Publisher: Firenze University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 3218

ISBN-13: 8866553220

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The 8-volume set contains the Proceedings of the 25th ECOS 2012 International Conference, Perugia, Italy, June 26th to June 29th, 2012. ECOS is an acronym for Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation (of energy conversion systems and processes), summarizing the topics covered in ECOS: Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Exergy and Second Law Analysis, Process Integration and Heat Exchanger Networks, Fluid Dynamics and Power Plant Components, Fuel Cells, Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems, Renewable Energies, Thermo-Economic Analysis and Optimisation, Combustion, Chemical Reactors, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Building/Urban/Complex Energy Systems, Water Desalination and Use of Water Resources, Energy Systems- Environmental and Sustainability Issues, System Operation/ Control/Diagnosis and Prognosis, Industrial Ecology.