The Dynamics of Energy

Supply, Conversion, and Utilization

Horacio Perez-Blanco (Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA)

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CRC Press
14 June 2017

Energy; Energy technology & engineering; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Environmental science, engineering & technology

As mankind searches for energy alternatives with minimal environmental consequences and acceptable cost, it is necessary to identify valid areas of endeavor that can activate favorable energy sources and technological developments. Toward that end, The Dynamics of Energy: Supply, Conversion, and Utilization develops competence in energy matters on three levels: basic concepts, essential computations, and dynamic modeling. The book reviews the laws of thermodynamics and rate relationships between flows and gradients as a foundation for subsequent topics. Using dynamic analysis, it examines the potential of current energy sources to serve the needs of a growing world economy. The text also describes key fossil conversion, renewable conversion, and utilization technologies. It presents a technique to assess efficiencies from ground (or harvest) to end use, explores the effects of energy use on the environment, and offers an introduction to dynamic modeling. The book concludes with a description of energy technologies that, if suitably employed, could configure a sustainable energy future. Studying the dynamics of thermal systems is conducive to ascertaining what technologies could indeed make a difference for a desirable energy future. Suitable response time to demand and acceptable fuel lifetimes are necessary conditions for energy systems to compete in the marketplace. The planning effort that should lead the energy endeavor requires projection of the time span of pollution effects. Harnessing the flexibility and speed of VisSim™ for dynamic modeling, this book provides the tools to model most thermal systems with moderate complexity. It also evaluates energy supplies, conversion, and end use.

By: Horacio Perez-Blanco (Pennsylvania State University University Park USA)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 508g
ISBN: 9781138112735
ISBN 10: 1138112739
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 14 June 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Laws. The Equations for Transient Phenomena. Predicting Peaks: A Difficult Art. Fossil Fuels and Their Technology. Renewable Technology. Après Conversion: Utilization Technology. Chain Efficiencies: From Capture to Utilization. Energy and Its Sequels. Dynamic Modeling. The Future: A Moving Green Target.

Horacio Perez-Blanco is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. A fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dr. Perez-Blanco teaches short courses on gas turbines for the International Gas Turbines Institute and has developed an energy systems laboratory for his department. His research interests include thermal systems, simultaneous heat and mass transfer, and gas turbine inlet cooling.