1. Carnot Cycle and Heat Engine Fundamentals and Applications.
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Feidt, Michel and Feidt, Michel
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History of engineering & technology ,Carnot efficiency ,Carnot engine ,Clausius Statement ,Finite physical Dimensions Optimal Thermodynamics ,Stirling cycle ,comparison ,converter irreversibility ,cycle analysis ,energy efficiency ,energy losses ,entropy analysis ,entropy production ,enzymatic reaction model ,exergy destruction ,exergy efficiency ,finite-time thermodynamics ,global efficiency ,heat engine ,heat exchanger ,heat pump ,heat transfer entropy ,linear irreversible thermodynamics ,maximum ecological Function ,maximum efficient power function ,maximum power output ,modelling with time durations ,n/a ,new efficiency limits ,ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) ,optimization ,plate heat exchanger ,refrigerator ,second law ,second law of thermodynamics ,sequential optimization ,steady-state modelling ,theorem of the equivalence of transformations ,thermal system ,thermodynamics ,transient conditions ,two-stage LNG compressor ,utilization - Abstract
Summary: This book results from a Special Issue related to the latest progress in the thermodynamics of machines systems and processes since the premonitory work of Carnot. Carnot invented his famous cycle and generalized the efficiency concept for thermo-mechanical engines. Since that time, research progressed from the equilibrium approach to the irreversible situation that represents the general case. This book illustrates the present state-of-the-art advances after one or two centuries of consideration regarding applications and fundamental aspects. The research is moving fast in the direction of economic and environmental aspects. This will probably continue during the coming years. This book mainly highlights the recent focus on the maximum power of engines, as well as the corresponding first law efficiency upper bounds.