Energy systems : a new approach to engineering thermodynamics
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Energy systems : a new approach to engineering thermodynamics
（A Balkema book）
CRC Press, c2012
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Considered as particularly difficult by generations of students and engineers, thermodynamics applied to energy systems can now be taught with an original instruction method. Energy Systems applies a completely different approach to the calculation, application and theory of multiple energy conversion technologies. It aims to create the reader's foundation for understanding and applying the design principles to all kinds of energy cycles, including renewable energy. Proven to be simpler and more reflective than existing methods, it deals with energy system modeling, instead of the thermodynamic foundations, as the primary objective. Although its style is drastically different from other textbooks, no concession is done to coverage: with encouraging pace, the complete range from basic thermodynamics to the most advanced energy systems is addressed.
The accompanying Thermoptim (TM) portal (http://direns.mines-paristech.fr/Sites/Thopt/en/co/_Arborescence_web.html) presents the software and manuals (in English and French) to solve over 200 examples, and programming and design tools for exercises of all levels of complexity. The reader is explained how to build appropriate models to bridge the technological reality with the theoretical basis of energy engineering. Offering quick overviews through e-learning modules moreover, the portal is user-friendly and enables to quickly become fully operational. Students can freely download the Thermoptim (TM) modeling software demo version (in seven languages) and extended options are available to lecturers. A professional edition is also available and has been adopted by many companies and research institutes worldwide - www.thermoptim.org
This volume is intended as for courses in applied thermodynamics, energy systems, energy conversion, thermal engineering to senior undergraduate and graduate-level students in mechanical, energy, chemical and petroleum engineering. Students should already have taken a first year course in thermodynamics. The refreshing approach and exceptionally rich coverage make it a great reference tool for researchers and professionals also. Contains International Units (SI).
Table of Contents
First Steps in Engineering Thermodynamics: A New Educational Paradigm. First Steps in Thermodynamics: Absolute Beginners. First Steps in Thermodynamics: Entropy and the Second Law. Methodology, Thermodynamics Fundamentals, Thermoptim, Components: Introduction. Thermodynamics Fundamentals. Presentation of Thermoptim. Basic Components and Processes. Heat Exchangers. Examples of Applications. General Issues on Cycles, Energy and Exergy Balances. Main Conventional Cycles: Introduction: Changing Technologies. Internal Combustion Turbomotors. Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines. Stirling Engines. Steam Facilities (General). Classical Steam Power Cycles. Combined Cycle Power Plants. Cogeneration and Trigeneration. Compression Refrigeration Cycles, Heat Pumps. Liquid Absorption Refrigeration Cycles. Air Conditioning. Optimization by Systems Integration. Innovative Advanced Cycles, including Low Environmental Impact: External Class Development. Advanced Gas Turbines Cycles. Evaporation, Mechanical Vapor Compression, Desalination, Drying by Hot Gas. Cryogenic Cycles. Electrochemical Converters. Global Warming and Capture and Sequestration of CO2. Future Nuclear Reactors. Solar Thermodynamic Cycles. Other than Solar NRE cycles. Heat and Compressed Air Storage. Calculation of Thermodynamic Solar Installations. Technological Design and Off-design Operation: Technological Design and Off-design Operation, Model Reduction. Technological Design and Off-design Behavior of Heat Exchangers. Modeling and Setting of Displacement Compressors. Modeling and Setting of Dynamic Compressors and Turbines. Case Studies.
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