Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and, Optimization

Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization presents concepts surrounding industrial process heat and thermal power generation, including detailed theory and practical considerations for design, performance analysis, and economic assessments. Addressing the significance of power generation from solar thermal energy, the book covers the different power cycles for solar thermal power plant and comparison analysis, along with the advantages of solar thermal power systems compared with photovoltaic systems, corresponding energy storage technology, working materials, and the design method of a solar thermal power plant. This book is most valuable for lecturers, postgraduate and undergraduate students who will benefit from technological advances. In addition, researchers and engineers can use this book for modern theories and design aspects to enhance knowledge and conduct research in the field of solar thermal energy. Includes reference case studies that illustrate worldwide installations Provides detailed coverage of the design of solar thermal energy storage and thermal collectors for power plants Covers a complete economic assessment of solar thermal energy through a life cycle and feasibility analysis INDICE: 1. Introduction to Solar Thermal Energy2. Thermal Energy Demand and Supply3. Conventional Thermal Energy Supply Technologies4. Solar Energy Resource5. Basic Thermodynamic6. Solar Thermal Energy Conversion7. Solar Thermal Integration8. Heat Exchanger for Solar Thermal Energy9. Solar Thermal Collector10. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal System11. Solar Thermal Power Plant12. Solar Thermal Energy Storage13. Economic Assessment of Solar Thermal Energy14. Environmental Impact of Solar Thermal Energy

• ISBN: 978-0-12-823959-9
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 28/03/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés