Thermofluid Modeling for Energy Efficiency Applications

ISBN-13: 9780128023976 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 360 str.

Khan, M.M.K Hassan, N. M.S

Opis

Thermofluid Modeling for Sustainable Energy Applications provides a collection of the most recent, cutting-edge developments in the application of fluid mechanics modeling to energy systems and energy efficient technology. Each chapter introduces relevant theories alongside detailed, real-life case studies that demonstrate the value of thermofluid modeling and simulation as an integral part of the engineering process. Research problems and modeling solutions across a range of energy efficiency scenarios are presented by experts, helping users build a sustainable engineering knowledge base. The text offers novel examples of the use of computation fluid dynamics in relation to hot topics, including passive air cooling and thermal storage. It is a valuable resource for academics, engineers, and students undertaking research in thermal engineering.

• Includes contributions from experts in energy efficiency modeling across a range of engineering fields
• Places thermofluid modeling and simulation at the center of engineering design and development, with theory supported by detailed, real-life case studies
• Features hot topics in energy and sustainability engineering, including thermal storage and passive air cooling
• Provides a valuable resource for academics, engineers, and students undertaking research in thermal engineering

Spis treści

1. Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Earth Pipe Cooling with Horizontal Piping System 2. Thermal Efficiency Modeling in a Subtropical Data Center 3. Natural Convection Heat Transfer in the Partitioned Attic Space 4. Application of Nanofluid in Heat Exchangers for Energy Savings 5. Effects of Perforation Geometry on the Heat Transfer Performance of Extended Surfaces 6. Numerical Study of Flow Through a Reducer for Scale Growth Suppression 7. Parametric Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Building in Subtropical Climate 8. Residential Building Wall Systems: Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint 9. Cement Kiln Process Modeling to Achieve Energy Efficiency by Utilizing Agricultural Biomass as Alternative Fuels 10. Modeling and Simulation of Heat and Mass Flow by ASPEN HYSYS for Petroleum Refining Process in Field Application 11. Modeling of Solid and Bio-Fuel Combustion Technologies 12. Ambient Temperature Rise Consequences for Power Generation in Australia

O autorze

Khan, Mohammad Masud Kamal Professor Masud Khan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at CQUniversity. He is the Campus Leader for the Engineering and Project Management staff at Melbourne campus, and the Research Leader of Clean Energy Group within the Center for Intelligent Systems (CIS). His area of teaching is thermofluid mechanics and his research activities include fluid modelling and flow properties, rheology, thermofluid and sustainable energy, energy efficient technologies. Hassan, Nur M.S Nur M. S. Hassan obtained his PhD in Engineering from Central Queensland University, Australia in 2011. He holds BSc degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science and is a recognized expert in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) at Central Queensland University. Dr. Hassan has wide experience in the experimental study and numerical simulation of engineering problems, particularly relating to fluid flow systems, heat transfer and renewable energy and has published over 42 scientific articles in journals and conferences including book chapters. He is a reviewer of scientific articles of several journals and is a member of the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society, the Australian Fluid and Thermal Engineering Society, the Australian Society of Rheology and the Australasian Association of Engineering Education.