
Entropy Analysis in Thermal Engineering Systems
Description
Key Features
- Includes applications of entropy analysis methods in thermal power generation systems
- Explains the relationship between entropy change and exergy destruction in an energy conversion/transfer process
- Guides the reader to accurately utilize entropy methods for the analysis of system performance to improve efficiency
Readership
Graduate students and academics of Thermal Energy Engineering in Mechanical Engineering departments; Scientists and engineers developing thermal systems; researchers in fields of energy, chemistry, energy systems and industrial processes; industrial engineers working in various thermal power plants
Table of Contents
1. Fundamental concepts
2. Birth and evolution of thermodynamics
3. Teaching entropy
4. The common source of entropy increase
5. Most efficient engine
6. Endoreversible heat engines
7. Irreversible engines—Closed cycles
8. Irreversible engines—Open cycles
9. Entropy and fuel cells10. Entropy and chemical equilibrium
11. Exergy
Product details
- No. of pages: 214
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2019
- Published: October 22, 2019
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128191682
- eBook ISBN: 9780128191699
About the Author
Yousef Haseli
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