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Developments in the Design of Thermal Systems

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As the cost and complexity of designing thermal systems have increased, the need to understand and improve the design process has also grown. This book describes recent progress. The book begins with a brief history and outline of developments in thermal system design. Chapters then discuss computer design tools for the power and chemical industries, predicting physical properties with computational tools, "pinch analysis" to improve thermal efficiency, applications of the energy concept, thermoeconomics, and the potential for artificial intelligence and expert systems in the design of thermal systems. With chapters written by internationally recognized authorities, the book offers a state-of-the-art review for both researchers and practitioners in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, and power engineering.

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Begins with the history of thermal system design, and then covers current progress in computer design tools, 'pinch analysis" to improve thermal efficiency, applications of the exergy concept, thermoeconomics, and the potential for artificial intelligence and expert systems in the design of thermal systems.

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Thermal systems are essential features in power generation, chemical processing, air conditioning, and other industries where heat and power are used. This book describes recent progress in the design of thermal systems. Following a brief history, chapters cover computer design tools for the power and chemical industries, the use of 'pinch analysis" to improve thermal efficiency, applications of the exergy concept, thermoeconomics, and the potential for artificial intelligence and expert systems in the design of thermal systems.

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Reference for engineers in a wide variety of industries (including power plants and chemical plants) on design of thermal systems.
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Preface; Biographical sketches of the authors; 1. Introduction and trends in the thermal design field; 2. Computer-aided process design trends in the power industry; 3. Automated design of chemical process plants; 4. Thermophysical properties for design simulations; 5. Introduction to pinch analysis; 6. Second law applications in thermal system design; 7. Thermodynamic optimization of heat transfer and fluid flow processes; 8. Introduction to thermoeconomics; 9. Artificial intelligence in thermal systems design: concepts and applications.

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ISBN:
9780521462044
Editor:
Boehm, Robert F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Editor:
Boehm, Robert F.
Editor:
Robert F., Boehm
Author:
Boehm, Robert F.
Location:
Cambridge ;
Subject:
General
Subject:
Engineering - Mechanical
Subject:
Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical
Subject:
Heat engineering
Subject:
Engineering design
Subject:
Systems engineering
Subject:
Chemical & Biochemical
Subject:
Mechanical
Subject:
Science Reference-General
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Series Volume:
no. 286
Publication Date:
19971031
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
67 line diagrams 24 tables 344 graph
Pages:
308
Dimensions:
5.98x9.01x.81 in. 1.37 lbs.
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Product details 308 pages Cambridge University Press - English 9780521462044 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Begins with the history of thermal system design, and then covers current progress in computer design tools, 'pinch analysis" to improve thermal efficiency, applications of the exergy concept, thermoeconomics, and the potential for artificial intelligence and expert systems in the design of thermal systems.
"Synopsis" by , Thermal systems are essential features in power generation, chemical processing, air conditioning, and other industries where heat and power are used. This book describes recent progress in the design of thermal systems. Following a brief history, chapters cover computer design tools for the power and chemical industries, the use of 'pinch analysis" to improve thermal efficiency, applications of the exergy concept, thermoeconomics, and the potential for artificial intelligence and expert systems in the design of thermal systems.
"Synopsis" by , Reference for engineers in a wide variety of industries (including power plants and chemical plants) on design of thermal systems.
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