Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy

Theory, Design and, Optimization
Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-0-12-823959-9
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 630 g

Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization presents concepts surrounding industrial process heat and thermal power generation, including detailed theory and practical considerations for design, performance analysis, and economic assessments. Addressing the significance of power generation from solar thermal energy, the book covers the different power cycles for solar thermal power plant and comparison analysis, along with the advantages of solar thermal power systems compared with photovoltaic systems, corresponding energy storage technology, working materials, and the design method of a solar thermal power plant.

This book is most valuable for lecturers, postgraduate and undergraduate students who will benefit from technological advances. In addition, researchers and engineers can use this book for modern theories and design aspects to enhance knowledge and conduct research in the field of solar thermal energy.

Zielgruppe

<p>Researchers and technicians working on solar thermal power engineering, as well as for college teachers and graduate students in energy-related programs</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hasanuzzaman, Md

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Solar Thermal Energy
2. Thermal Energy Demand and Supply
3. Conventional Thermal Energy Supply Technologies
4. Solar Energy Resource
5. Basic Thermodynamic
6. Solar Thermal Energy Conversion
7. Solar Thermal Integration
8. Heat Exchanger for Solar Thermal Energy
9. Solar Thermal Collector
10. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal System
11. Solar Thermal Power Plant
12. Solar Thermal Energy Storage
13. Economic Assessment of Solar Thermal Energy
14. Environmental Impact of Solar Thermal Energy

Über Autor(innen)

Hasanuzzaman, Md
Dr. Md. Hasanuzaman is an Associate Professor at the UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), University of Malaya, Malaysia. He was listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University/Elsevier in 2020, 2021 and 2022. He served as Programme Coordinator of the Master of Renewable Energy, Double Degree Programme with Master of Energy Science, at Kyoto University, Japan from 2012 to 2020. He earned his PhD and an M. Eng. Sc. from the University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. Dr. Hasan's research interests include Thermal Engineering, Renewable Energy, Solar Thermal, Energy and Buildings, Energy Policy, Energy and Environment, Nanotechnology, Transportation and Electric Vehicles. He is an Associate Editor of the Alexandria Engineering Journal and Guest Editor of Renewable Energy, and has published two books, authored numerous book chapters, and is author or co-author of over 130 research papers and 50 conference proceedings.