Advances in Thermodynamics and Circular Thermoeconomics : Fundamentals and Criteria

• Autore: Feidt Michel
• Pubblicazione: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (269 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Thermodynamic cycles; Thermodynamics
• Altri autori: Valeroantonio
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. From Equilibrium Thermodynamics to Irreversible Thermodynamics -- 1.1. Recent emergence of thermodynamics: from heat to engines -- 1.1.1. Heat and temperature -- 1.1.2. Matter and chemical reactions -- 1.1.3. Mechanical energy -- 1.1.4. Heat-work equivalence -- 1.2. From engines to concepts (work by Carnot) -- 1.2.1. The steam engine and other engines -- 1.2.2. The Carnot cycle -- 1.2.3. Carnot efficiency -- 1.2.4. Engine power -- 1.3. From thermostatics to thermodynamics -- 1.3.1. The basics of thermodynamics -- 1.3.2. Thermodynamic transformation -- 1.3.3. Energy transfers and conversion -- 1.3.4. Generalization of cycle and efficiency concepts -- 1.4. Case study: the Carnot engine -- 1.4.1. Energy and entropy balances -- 1.4.2. Entropy production and energy efficiency -- 1.5. First conclusions and perspectives -- 1.6. References -- Chapter 2. Two-Heat-Source Thermodynamic Cycles: Representation as a Ternary Diagram -- 2.1. Introduction to two-heat-source systems -- 2.2. Definitions and convention -- 2.2.1. Work and heat -- 2.2.2. Sign convention -- 2.2.3. Heat source/sink -- 2.2.4. First-law balance -- 2.2.5. Second-law balance -- 2.3. Graphic representations - state of the art -- 2.3.1. Q-T diagram -- 2.3.2. Borel and Favrat diagram -- 2.3.3. Raveau diagram -- 2.4. Ternary diagram -- 2.4.1. Ternary diagram representation -- 2.4.2. Interpretation using polar coordinates -- 2.5. Application examples -- 2.5.1. Endo-reversible (exo-irreversible) two-heat-source systems -- 2.5.2. Exo-reversible (endo-irreversible) two-heat-source systems -- 2.5.3. General case - endo- and exo-irreversible systems -- 2.6. Conclusion and prospects -- 2.7. References -- Chapter 3. Thermodynamics with Finite Speed -- 3.1. Introduction. ; 3.2. First developments of TFS (1964-1974) -- 3.2.1. The origin of TFS -- 3.2.2. Fundamental concepts -- 3.2.3. The first law of thermodynamics for finite-speed processes in simple systems -- 3.2.4. First approach to Beau de Rochas and Otto's finite speed irreversible cycle -- 3.3. Developments of TFS during the period 1990-2007 -- 3.3.1. First law of thermodynamics for finite speed processes in complex closed systems -- 3.3.2. The direct method of TFS -- 3.4. Main achievements of TFS and the direct method -- 3.4.1. Modeling and optimization of the Stirling engine cycle -- 3.4.2. Optimization of the Carnot engine irreversible cycle -- 3.4.3. Effect of irreversibilities on the efficiency of the Beau de Rochas-Otto cycle at finite speed -- 3.4.4. Optimization of diesel cycle efficiency at finite speed -- 3.5. New developments and extension of TFS -- 3.6. International recognition of TFS and the direct method -- 3.7. Conclusion -- 3.8. References -- Chapter 4. Finite Physical Dimensions Thermodynamics -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. The Carnot engine according to equilibrium thermodynamics -- 4.2.1. Equilibrium thermodynamics and heat losses -- 4.2.2. Exo-reversible Carnot engine (endo-irreversible) -- 4.2.3. Power of the exo-reversible Carnot engine -- 4.3. The Chambadal engine model (1957) -- 4.3.1. Optimization of the modified Chambadal engine without source-converter heat transfer coupling constraint -- 4.3.2. Optimization of the modified Chambadal engine, with the transfer entropy constraint -- 4.3.3. Section conclusion -- 4.4. The Curzon-Ahlborn model (1975) -- 4.4.1. Optimization of mechanical energy -- 4.4.2. Optimization of mechanical power -- 4.5. Finite speed thermodynamics -- 4.5.1. Introduction -- 4.5.2. Expression of the first law of thermodynamics for finite speed processes -- 4.5.3. Extension of the method. ; 4.6. Finite physical dimensions optimal thermodynamics: case without coupling of sources and sinks with the converter -- 4.7. Finite physical dimensions optimal thermodynamics: case with source and sink coupling with the converter -- 4.7.1. Irreversible Carnot engine with finite source and sink -- 4.7.2. Irreversible Carnot engine with finite converter -- 4.8. Chapter conclusion -- 4.9. Appendix -- 4.10. References -- Chapter 5. Circular Thermoeconomics: A Waste Cost Accounting Theory -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.1.1. Toward a general theory of process efficiency -- 5.1.2. Basic concepts -- 5.2. The exergy cost theory -- 5.2.1. The principle of non-equivalence of local irreversibilities -- 5.2.2. The cost formation process of waste -- 5.2.3. Waste flows cost allocation -- 5.2.4. Exergy cost computation -- 5.3. Structural theory of thermoeconomics -- 5.3.1. Marginal cost equations -- 5.3.2. Linear model of characteristic equations -- 5.4. Structural theory and exergy cost -- 5.4.1. The flow-process model -- 5.4.2. The characteristic equations of exergy cost theory -- 5.4.3. The fuel impact formula -- 5.4.4. Cost decomposition -- 5.4.5. Efficiency and recycling -- 5.5. Conclusion -- 5.5.1. The structural theory -- 5.5.2. Circular economy and industrial symbiosis -- 5.6. References -- Chapter 6. The Relative Free Energy Function: A New Approach to Thermoeconomic Diagnosis -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Drawbacks of exergy -- 6.3. The relative free energy function -- 6.4. h-s deterioration(s) path(s) of an energy system -- 6.5. The Legendre transform of a deterioration path -- 6.6. Conclusion -- 6.7. Epilogue -- 6.8. References -- List of Authors -- Index -- EULA.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the advances in energy sciences, focusing on the physics of energy and energy efficiency. It delves into the fundamentals and criteria of energy processes, examining the transition from equilibrium to irreversible thermodynamics and the concept of thermodynamic cycles. The work discusses the historical development of engines and the impact of Carnot's theories on modern thermodynamics. It includes detailed analyses of energy and entropy balances, as well as the graphical representation of thermodynamic processes. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of energy processes, catering to professionals and researchers in the field of engineering and energy sciences.
• Titolo autorizzato: Advances in Thermodynamics and Circular Thermoeconomics
• ISBN: 9781394264872; 1394264879; 9781394264865; 1394264860; 9781394264858; 1394264852
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910877072203321
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