The thermoeconomics of energy conversions /

Deals with the optimal design of energy-intensive systems. System- design and design-modification examples each with an executable computer programme are available on the CD-ROM.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: El-Sayed, Y. M.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2003.
Temas:
Energy conversion.
Thermodynamics > Economic aspects.
System analysis.
�Energie > Conversion.
Thermodynamique > Aspect �economique.
Analyse de syst�emes.
systems analysis.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Power Resources > General.
Energy conversion
System analysis
Thermodynamics > Economic aspects
Energia.
Termodin�amica.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 The Emerging Concerns
  • 1.2 The Complexity of the Design Space
  • 1.3 The Level of Details of a System Description
  • 1.4 The Interaction of Energy and Materials Requirements
  • 1.5 The History of Thermoeconomics Development
  • 1.6 The Question Posed for Thermoeconomic Analysis
  • 1.7 The Importance of an Integrated Database
  • 1.8 The Main Pillars of Thermoeconomic Analysis
  • 1.9 General References
  • Chapter 2. Improved Thermodynamic Analysis
  • 2.1 The Exergy Function
  • 2.2 The Thermodynamic Analysis of a System in the Steady State
  • 2.3 Tutorial
  • 2.4 References
  • Chapter 3. Improved Costing Analysis
  • 3.1 The Objective Function as a Cost Function
  • 3.2 Making and Operating Resources of an Energy-Conversion Device
  • 3.3 The Quantification of the Making and Operating Resources for a Device
  • 3.4 Making and Operating Resources of a System of Devices
  • 3.5 The Cost Indices cF, {czi}, and {cai}
  • 3.6 Combining Second-Law and Costing Analyses (Thermoeconomic Analysis)
  • 3.7 Tutorial
  • 3.8 Selected References
  • Chapter 4. Enhanced System Optimization
  • 4.1 A Two-Level Decomposition Strategy
  • 4.2 Decomposition at the Discipline Level
  • 4.3 Decomposition at the Device Level
  • 4.4 More on the Objective Function and on Decomposition
  • 4.5 Programming Thermoeconomic Analysis
  • 4.6 Tutorial
  • 4.7 Selected References
  • Chapter 5. The Manipulation of the Design Models of Devices
  • 5.1 Multidisciplinary Problems in General
  • 5.2 The Communication Between the Disciplines of Thermodynamics and Design
  • 5.3 A Heat Exchange Device
  • 5.4 Tutorial
  • 5.5 Selected References
  • Chapter 6. Off-Design Performance Due to Load Variation
  • 6.1 Managing the Inefficiency of Variable-Load Operation
  • 6.2 Predicting the Part-Load Performance of a System of Devices
  • 6.3 Handling the System-Design of Variable-Load Problems
  • 6.4 Optimal Operation of a Facility of Systems of Same Product
  • 6.5 Tutorial
  • 6.6 Selected References
  • Chapter 7. Application Examples
  • 7.1 Time-Independent Production
  • 7.2 Time-Dependent Production
  • 7.3 Closing Remarks
  • 7.4 Selected References
  • Chapter 8. Software, Analyzed Systems and their Flow Diagrams
  • 8.1 Contents of the Compact Disc
  • 8.2 Brief Description of the Six Executable Tools
  • 8.3 The Analyzed Systems and Their Flow Diagrams
  • Chapter 9. Appendices
  • Appendix 9.1 Some Useful Forms of the Flow Exergy
  • Appendix 9.2 Thermodynamic and Design Models
  • Appendix 9.3 Capital and Performance Equations
  • Appendix 9.4 Refreshing Basic Engineering Material
  • Appendix 9.5 Selected General Properties
  • Appendix 9.6 A Selected Compilation of Heat Transfer Film Coefficients and Friction Factors
  • Appendix 9.7 Glossary
  • Appendix 9.8 Nomenclature
  • Appendix 9.9 Constants and Conversion Factors
  • Subject Index
  • Last Page.

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