Applied Second Law Analysis of Heat Engine Cycles offers a concise, practical approach to one of the two building blocks of classical thermodynamics and demonstrates how it can be a powerful tool in the analysis of heat engine cycles....Lasīt vairāk
This book reviews applications of phase change materials (PCMs) in energy storage systems, temperature control of thermal systems, and energy management of electrical appliances. It offers a comprehensive overview of PCM applications across fifteen...Lasīt vairāk
This book introduces hybrid nanofluids, preparation methods, thermophysical properties, advantages, applications, and future scope. Models to compute the effective thermophysical properties of hybrid nanofluid and flow of hybrid nanofluid through di...Lasīt vairāk
This book summarizes technological advancements in effective energy utilization in plant operations. It provides optimal geometrical parameters to design emission control equipment for minimum energy consumption....Lasīt vairāk
Order from Chaos: Theoretical Principles and Practical Aspects of the New Class of High-Entropy Materials offers a comprehensive exploration of High-Entropy Materials, a novel class of materials characterized by complex compositions and unexpected...Lasīt vairāk
This text explores the connections between different thermodynamic subjects related to fluid systems, from first principles to applied topics. It presents the fundamentals and treatment of mixtures and offers examples and references. The new edition...Lasīt vairāk
This book addresses the increasing energy demand associated with the global refrigeration industry driven by the need for cooling. It proposes the substitution of vapor compression refrigeration systems (VCRS) with vapor absorption refrigeration sys...Lasīt vairāk
This book aims to be the preeminent university chemistry textbook for environmental engineers. It provides undergraduate and graduate environmental engineering students with basic concepts and practical knowledge about chemistry that they would need...Lasīt vairāk
The text highlights how nanofluids can be used in thermal solutions across multiple industries, including electronics, energy, and manufacturing. It emphasizes the enhanced heat transfer properties of nanofluids and their potential to significantly...Lasīt vairāk
It is noted that while entropy at one scale is well represented by standard statistical mechanics in terms of probability of individual configurations at that scale, the theory capable of counting total entropy of a system from different scales is l...Lasīt vairāk
The zentropy theory provides a nested form for configurational entropy enabling multiscale modeling to account for disorder and fluctuations from the electronic scale based on quantum mechanics to the experimental scale based on statistical mechanic...Lasīt vairāk
This book provides the latest advances in thermal energy applications of PCMs. It introduces definitions and offers a brief history, and then delves into preparation techniques, thermophysical properties and heat transfer characteristics with mathem...Lasīt vairāk
Thermodynamics offers a blend of theory and practical applications for a complete understanding of thermodynamics for various engineering applications. Beginning with a basic introduction of thermodynamics, the book advances to more specialized topi...Lasīt vairāk
This book provides an overview of the components used in the oil and gas industry, including instrumentation, pipe components, and safety components. Using practical industry examples, and an accessible approach, the book is a key reference point fo...Lasīt vairāk
This book covers the history, design and construction of wood burning ovens. Burning behavior of wood is explained and a section is dedicated to the types of heat transfers using simplified analogies, to avoid misconceptions that these ovens are onl...Lasīt vairāk
Heat Exchangers: Operation, Performance, and Maintenance covers heat exchanger installation, commissioning and operation, and maintenance and performance deterioration in service. It also discusses various cleaning processes and repair methods....Lasīt vairāk
Heat Exchangers: Classification, Selection, and Thermal Design discusses heat exchangers and their various applications, such as refrigeration, air conditioning, automobiles, gas turbines, and thermal power plants....Lasīt vairāk
Heat Exchangers: Mechanical Design, Materials Selection, Nondestructive Testing, and Manufacturing Methods covers a wide spectrum of materials for heat exchanger construction, their physical properties, corrosion behavior, and fabrication methods li...Lasīt vairāk
This book explores the possibility of using non-thermal technologies for various purposes such as shelf-life extension, reduced energy consumption, adhesion, & safety improvement. It reviews the present status of these technologies, international re...Lasīt vairāk
The growing demand of energy accounting is the main challenge for engineers working in chemical processing plants, food industries, and the energy sector. This book offers a clear contribution to the quantification of energy consumption in processes...Lasīt vairāk
