Advances in energy research. Volume 19 / Morena J. Acosta, editor.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

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This book presents a comprehensive review of energy research studies from authors around the globe, including recent research in energy, environmental protection from thermodynamic properties, the performance of refrigeration cycles and air-conditioning; science and technology policies for sustainable development; a case study of wind potential and its utilization for water pumping; earth heat pump system with vertical pipes for heat extraction for domestic heating and cooling; and a critical review of the effects of diesel fuel composition and properties on engine performance and pollutant em.

ADVANCES IN ENERGY RESEARCH. VOLUME 19; ADVANCES IN ENERGY RESEARCH. VOLUME 19; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Energy, Environmental Protection from Thermodynamic Properties, the Performance of Refrigeration Cycles and Air-Conditioning; Energy Research Institute (ERI), Nottingham, UK; Abstract; Nomenclature; Greek Symbols; Subscripts; Superscripts; 1. Introduction; 2. Energy Efficiency Considerations; in Heat Exchangers Designs; 2.1. Heat Transfer Mechanisms.

2.2. Brief Methodology of Heat Exchanger Design Based on the Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) and Effectiveness2.3. Thermodynamic Efficiency Analysis of Heat Exchanger; 3. Sources of Heavy Metals in the Environment; 3.1. Co-Precipitation; 3.2. Hydrothermal Syntheses; 4. Thermodynamics; 4.1. The Pseudo-First Order Kinetic; 4.2. The Weber and Morris Sorption Kinetic Model; 4.3. Freundlich Isotherm; 5. Stored Energy; 5.1. First Law of Thermodynamics; 5.2. Second Law of Thermodynamics; 5.3. Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Cycles; 5.4. Thermodynamic Analysis of Refrigeration Cycles.

5.5. Equation of State5.6. Calculating Thermodynamic Properties; 5.7. Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Cycles; 5.7.1. Phase Equilibria for Multi-Component Systems; 5.7.2. Carnot Cycle; 5.7.3. Theoretical Single-Stage Cycle Using a Pure Refrigerant or Azeotropic Mixture; 5.7.4. Lorenz Refrigeration Cycle; 5.7.5. Multistage Vapour Compression Refrigeration Cycles; 5.7.6. Actual Refrigeration Systems; 6. Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Cycles; 6.1. Absorption Refrigeration Cycles; 6.2. Ideal Thermal Cycle; 6.3. Working Fluids; 6.3.1. Absence of Solid Phase (Solubility Field).

6.3.2. Relative Volatility6.3.3. Affinity; 6.3.4. Pressure; 6.3.5. Corrosion; 6.3.6. Stability; 6.3.7. Safety; 6.3.8. Transport Properties; 6.3.9. Latent Heat; 6.4. Eco-Friendly Natural Refrigerants; 6.4.1. Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP); 6.4.2. Global Warming Potential (GWP); 6.4.3. Vapour Absorption Chiller Heater; 6.5. Absorption Cycle Representations; 6.5.1. Mass Balances; 6.5.2. Energy Balances; 6.5.3. Heat Transfer Equations; 6.5.4. Fluid Property Equations at Each State Point; Conclusion; Technical Definition; Types of Heat Pump Technologies; Proper Sizing and Installation.

The Duct SystemsThe Outdoor Unit; Heat Distribution System; Installation; Running Costs; Environmental Impacts; Heat Pump Operation; Factors Affecting Heat Pump Performance; Heat Pump Characteristics; A Constant Heat; Water Run-Off; Outdoors Coil Defrosting; References; Chapter 2: Science and Technology Policies for Sustainable Development: Green Energy from Chemicals and Bio-Wastes; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Bio-Wastes Development; 3. Energy Use and the Environment; 4. Combined Heat and Power (CHP); 5. Biomass Utilisation and Development of Conversion Technologies.

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