{"product_id":"introduction-to-energy-systems-isbn-9781119825760","title":"Introduction to Energy Systems","description":"\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Energy Systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth introduction to applications and analysis of energy systems, covering both renewable and traditional types of energy systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Energy Systems\u003c\/i\u003e, the content is uniquely designed to cover comprehensive descriptions and assessments of all the key types of energy sources, including fossil fuels-based, nuclear, and renewable energy systems, with a special focus on their design, analysis and assessment, technical and operational aspects, and applications. As a comprehensive resource, the work also introduces many topics not typically covered in other energy system textbooks, such as system design and assessment through exergy, environmental impact assessment of energy systems, and life cycle assessment. From a theory standpoint, the book provides context on the importance of energy and the issues related to energy we face in our world today, with close attention paid to key environmental and sustainability issues. Furthermore, the book includes illustrative examples and problems, and case studies. To aid in seamless reader comprehension, helpful questions and problems are included at the end of each chapter.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSample topics covered in \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Energy Systems\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental concepts and thermodynamic principles, traditional and innovative systems, and detailed applications in renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro, and marine energies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferent types of fuels used in energy systems today, discussions of their combustion characteristics with a clear analysis of each one, and analyses and assessments through energy and exergy approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustrial ecology and life cycle assessment, with the intention of clearly assessing the environmental impacts of energy systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to write balance equations for mass, energy, entropy and exergy, calculate the required capacities, and find the energy and exergy efficiencies and\/or energetic and exegetics coefficient of performance values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Energy Systems\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a valuable learning resource for both undergraduate and graduate students studying courses, such as Introduction to Energy Systems, Energy System Design, Renewable Energy, Energy \u0026amp; Sustainability, and Fundamentals of Renewable Energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomenclature xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Energy and Environment Perspectives 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Importance of Energy 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Energy Issues 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Environmental Issues 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Smart Solutions 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 3S Concept 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Role of Engineering 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Life Cycle Assessment 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Industrial Ecology 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Energy Labeling 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11 Closing Remarks 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Energy Sources and Sustainability 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Three Key Points 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Five Major Economic Drivers 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Historical Perspectives 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Exponential Growth in Energy Dynamics 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Energy Intensity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Dimensions of Sustainability 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Sustainable Development 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Closing Remarks 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 System Analysis 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Zeroth and Third Laws of Thermodynamics 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 First Law of Thermodynamics 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Second Law of Thermodynamics 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Six-Step in System Analysis 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Closed Systems 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Open Systems 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Performance Assessment 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Closing Remarks 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Fuels and Combustion 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Fossil Fuels 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Impacts of Fossil Fuels 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Combustion of Fuels 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Thermodynamic Analysis of Combustion 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Closing Remarks 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Nuclear Energy 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Historical Perspectives 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Types of Nuclear Energy 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Types of Nuclear Radiation and Potential Effects 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Nuclear Fuels and Production 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Types of Nuclear Reactors 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Nuclear Power Production 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Small Modular Reactors and Their Utilization 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Nuclear Cogeneration 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Nuclear Hydrogen Production 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11 Integrated Nuclear Energy Systems for Communities 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12 Closing Remarks 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Solar Energy 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Atmospheric and Direct Solar Radiation 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Solar Energy Applications 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Solar Thermal Systems 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Solar PV Systems 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Photovoltaic Thermal Hybrid Solar Panels (PVTs) 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Closing Remarks 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Wind Energy 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Historical Development of Wind Energy 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Wind Effect and Global Wind Patterns 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Wind Power 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Classification of Wind Turbines 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Offshore and Onshore Types of Wind Energy 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Case Studies 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Energy and Exergy Maps for Wind Energy Systems 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Closing Remarks 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Geothermal Energy 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Geothermal Resources 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Advantages and Disadvantageous of Geothermal Energy Systems 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Geothermal Applications 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Geothermal Power Generation 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Geothermal Heat Pumps 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Geothermal District Heating 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Other Applications of Geothermal Energy 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Closing Remarks 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Biofuels and Biomass Energy 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 CO2 Balance 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Biomass 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Combustion, Gasification and Pyrolysis 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Biofuels 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Biogas 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Waste to Energy Power Generation Systems 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Biodigestion and Biodigesters 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Micro-Gas Turbines 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Case Studies 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Closing Remarks 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Hydro and Ocean Energies 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Hydro Energy 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Classification of Hydropower Plants 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Analysis of Hydro Energy System 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Ocean Energy 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Closing Remarks 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Energy Storage 377\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Historical Development of Energy Storage Operations 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Energy Storage Methods 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Working Principles of Energy Storage Systems 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Analysis of Energy Storage Systems 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Mechanical Energy Storage Methods 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Thermal Energy Storage Methods 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Chemical Energy Storage Methods 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 Other Energy Storage Techniques 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.11 Closing Remarks 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Hydrogen Energy 417\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Historical Development of Hydrogen Energy Systems 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Hydrogen Production 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Electrolysis 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Hydrogen Storage Methods 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Sectoral Hydrogen Utilization 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Closing Remarks 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Integrated Energy Systems 461\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 System Integration 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Multigeneration 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Closing Remarks 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Systems 505\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Case Studies 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Closing Remarks 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions\/Problems 532\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 535\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIbrahim Dincer\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Ontario Tech. University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, where he teaches courses on Energy Systems, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics. He is a leading researcher in sustainable energy technologies, and his achievements have been recognized through numerous teachings, research, and service awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDogan Erdemir\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior researcher at the Clean Energy Research Laboratory at Ontario Tech. University in Canada. He is an expert on renewable energy systems, hydrogen technologies from production to utilization, ammonia energy technologies, sustainable energy systems, and energy storage techniques.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth introduction to applications and analysis of energy systems, covering both renewable and traditional types of energy systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Energy Systems\u003c\/i\u003e, the content is uniquely designed to cover comprehensive descriptions and assessments of all the key types of energy sources, including fossil fuels-based, nuclear, and renewable energy systems, with a special focus on their design, analysis and assessment, technical and operational aspects, and applications. 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