Entropy Generation Minimization

ISBN-13: 9780849396519 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 400 str.

Adrian Bejan; Frank A. Kulacki

Opis

This new book presents the diverse and rapidly expanding field of entropy generation minimization (EGM), the method of thermodynamic optimization of real devices. The underlying principles of the EGM method - also referred to as thermodynamic optimization, thermodynamic design and finite time thermodynamics - are thoroughly discussed and the method's applications to real devices are clearly illustrated. Entropy Generation Minimization combines the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. EGM applies these principles to the modelling and optimization of real systems and processes that are characterized by finite size and finite time constraints, and are limited by heat and mass transfer and fluid flow irreversibilities.

Spis treści

(Chapter Titles)
Thermodynamics Concepts and Laws
Entropy Generation and Exergy Destruction
Entropy Generation in Fluid Flow
Entropy Generation in Heat Transfer
Heat Exchangers
Insulation Systems
Storage Systems
Power Generation
Solar-Thermal Power Generation
Refrigeration
Time-Dependent Operation
Appendices: Local Entropy Generation Rate. Variational Calculus.
Author Index
Subject Index

O autorze

Adrian Bejan