Entransy in Phase-Change Systems

• Main Authors: Gu, Junjie (Author), Gan, Zhongxue (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Renewable energy resources.; Energy systems.; Thermodynamics.; Phase transitions (Statistical physics).; Electric power production.; Heat engineering.; Heat transfer.; Mass transfer.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Energy Systems.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems.; Energy Technology.

Entransy in Phase-Change Systems summarizes recent developments in the area of entransy, especially on phase-change processes. This book covers new developments in the area including the great potential for energy saving for process industries, decreasing carbon dioxide emissions, reducing energy bi...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Fundamentals of Entransy and Entransy Dissipation Theory
• Application of Entransy Theory in Thermal Storage System
• Application of Entransy Theory in Absorption Refrigeration System.