Finite Time Thermodynamics of Power and Refrigeration Cycles

• Main Authors: Kaushik, Shubhash C. (Author), Tyagi, Sudhir K. (Author), Kumar, Pramod (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Physics.; Energy systems.; Thermodynamics.; Heat engineering.; Heat transfer.; Mass transfer.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Energy Systems.; Physics of Energy Technology.

This book addresses the concept and applications of Finite Time Thermodynamics to various thermal energy conversion systems including heat engines, heat pumps, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The book is the first of its kind, presenting detailed analytical formulations for the desig...