Low-Temperature Energy Systems with Applications of Renewable Energy

Combustion involves very high temperatures and a large degree of thermodynamic losses that arise from exergy destruction. Low-temperature energy sources can be matched much more closely to the application temperatures and reduce the exergy destruction to manageable levels, leading to more efficient processes and savings in energy. Low-Temperature Energy Systems with Applications of Renewable Energy explores a wide variety of low-temperature energy applications in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial areas. Addressing the basic principles that form the basis for more efficient energy conversion processes and detailed practical methods for carrying out these critical processes. This work takes into account new directions in the engineering use of technical thermodynamics and energy, including more in-depth studies of the use of renewable sources, and includes worked numerical examples, review questions and practice problems to allow readers to test their own comprehension of the material. With detailed explainations, methods, models, and algorithms from the base and principles, all engineers and energy researchers can benefit from the book. Sets out methods for a great variety of applications to improve their energy operationIncludes end-of chapter review sections with questions and problemsWorked numerical examples, review questions and practice problems are included to allow readers to test their own comprehension of the material INDICE: 1. Principles and operation of refrigeration and heat pump systems 2. Characteristics of low-temperature energy sources in heat pumps 3. Effective use of heat pumps for various heating applications 4. Heat pumps in the drying industry 5. Heating with geothermal systems 6. Geothermal energy in combined heat and power systems 7. Biofuels conversion: Energy-saving processes and use of biogas 8. Low-Temperature Systems with Renewable Energy Sources 9. Secondary low-potential industrial heat resources

• ISBN: 978-0-12-816249-1
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés