Progress in exergy, energy, and the environment

This thorough and highly relevant volume examines exergy, energy and the environment in the context of energy systems and applications and as a potential tool for design, analysis, optimization.

It further considers their role in minimizing and/or eliminating environmental impacts and providing for sustainable development.

In this regard, several key topics ranging from the basics of the thermodynamic concepts to advanced exergy analysis techniques in a wide range of applications are covered.