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Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy

Theory, Design and, Optimization

1st Edition - March 25, 2022

Editor: Md Hasanuzzaman

Paperback ISBN:

9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 9 5 9 - 9

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9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 2 3 2 - 2

Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization presents concepts surrounding industrial process heat and thermal power generation, including detailed… Read more

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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.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of thermal energy and solar system integration
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Foundation of thermodynamics
1.3. Thermal energy demand and supply
1.4. Conventional thermal energy supply technologies
1.5. Solar thermal integration
Chapter 2. Solar thermal energy conversion
2.1. Introduction
2.2. The geometry of solar radiation
2.3. Components and types of solar radiation
2.4. Calculation of extraterrestrial radiation
2.5. Calculation of terrestrial radiation
2.6. Calculation of beam and diffuse radiation on horizontal plane
2.7. Radiations on a tilted plane
2.8. Solar power conversion
2.9. Solar tracking technology
2.10. Worked out problems
Chapter 3. Heat exchanger for solar thermal energy
3.1. Basic concept of heat exchanger
3.2. Design of heat exchanger
3.3. Heat exchanger performance analysis
3.4. Problems and solutions on HEs
Chapter 4. Solar thermal collector
4.1. Basic concept of solar thermal collectors
4.2. Categorization of solar thermal collectors
4.3. Nonconcentrator collectors
4.4. Concentrator collectors
Chapter 5. Solar photovoltaic thermal systems
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Photovoltaic thermal technology
5.3. Solar cell or PV cell
5.4. Energy conversion in different types of PVT systems
Chapter 6. Solar thermal power plant
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Basic concept of solar thermal power plant
6.3. Solar thermal power generation technologies
6.4. Solar position modeling
6.5. Design of a parabolic through solar thermal power plant
6.6. Design of a solar tower power plant
6.7. Heat transfer fluid
6.8. Site selection and mapping
6.9. Design of thermal collector for power plant
6.10. Solar aided power generation
6.11. Hybridization of power cycle with solar thermal energy resources
6.12. Performance analysis
Chapter 7. Solar thermal energy storage
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Types of solar thermal energy storage system
7.3. Corresponding solar thermal energy storage technologies
7.4. Effectiveness analysis of thermal storage
7.5. Design of a solar thermal energy storage system
7.6. Energy storage material thermal properties & selection
7.7. Example and solution
Chapter 8. Solar drying system
8.1. Fundamental conception of the solar drying system
8.2. Classification of solar dryers
8.3. Components and selection of a solar dryer
8.4. Solar drying design considerations for a product
8.5. Characteristics of the solar drying
8.6. Role of solar drying systems
8.7. Application of solar dryers
Chapter 9. Solar water desalination system
9.1. Basic concept of solar water desalination system
9.2. Solar water desalination processes
9.3. Indirect processes
9.4. Direct processes
9.5. Characteristics of solar water desalination system
9.6. Design of an autonomous solar water desalination system
9.7. Design method of solar water desalination system
9.8. Performance analysis of solar water desalination system
Chapter 10. Economic assessment of solar thermal energy technologies
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Basic concept of solar thermal project planning
10.3. Basic of project assessment
10.4. Costs and cost estimating
10.5. Feasibility analysis
10.6. Cost control
10.7. Tools for project economic performance analysis
Chapter 11. Environmental impact assessment of solar thermal energy
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Environmental impact assessment
11.3. Life cycle assessment of industrial solar thermal systems
11.4. LCA analysis of the fuel mix power generation
11.5. Emission factor and analysis
11.6. Global warming potential
11.7. Energy and environmental impact
Index