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Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications
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The ability of thermal energy storage (TES) systems to facilitate energy savings, renewable energy use and reduce environmental impact has led to a recent resurgence in their interest. The second edition of this book offers uptodate coverage of recent energy efficient and sustainable technological methods and solutions, covering analysis, design and performance improvement as well as lifecycle costing and assessment. As well as having significantly revised the book for use as a graduate text, the authors address reallife technical and operational problems, enabling the reader to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and practical applications of thermal energy storage technology.Beginning with a general summary of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, this book goes on to discuss practical applications with chapters that include TES systems, environmental impact, energy savings, energy and exergy analyses, numerical modeling and simulation, case studies and new techniques and performance assessment methods.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications'? A: The book focuses on the principles, applications, and recent advancements in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, emphasizing energy savings, renewable energy use, and environmental impact.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications' is Ibrahim Dinçer.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of the book, which has been significantly revised for graduate-level use.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 620 pages.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, TES systems, energy savings, environmental impact, numerical modeling, case studies, and performance assessment methods.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 3, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in thermal energy storage? A: While the book includes foundational concepts, it is primarily designed for graduate students, making it more suitable for readers with a basic understanding of the subject.
- Q: Does the book include real-life case studies? A: Yes, the book includes case studies that address real-life technical and operational problems related to thermal energy storage.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding life-cycle costing of TES systems? A: Yes, the book discusses life-cycle costing and assessment, providing insights into the economic aspects of thermal energy storage systems.