Improve and optimize efficiency of HVAC and related energy systems from an exergy perspective. From fundamentals to advanced applications, Exergy Analysis of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration provides readers with a clear and concise description of exergy analysis and its many uses. Focusing on the application of exergy methods to the primary technologies for heating, refrigerating, and air conditioning, Ibrahim Dincer and Marc A. Rosen demonstrate exactly how exergy can help improve and optimize efficiency, environmental performance, and cost-effectiveness. The book also discusses the analysis tools available, and includes many comprehensive case studies on current and emerging systems and technologies for real-world examples. From introducing exergy and thermodynamic fundamentals to presenting the use of exergy methods for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, this book equips any researcher or practicing engineer with the tools needed to learn and master the application of exergy analysis to these systems

1.6.2. Second Law of Thermodynamics1.6.3. Exergy; 1.6.3.1. Exergy Analysis; 1.6.3.2. Exergy of a Closed System; 1.6.3.3. Exergy of Flows; 1.6.3.3.1. Exergy of a Matter Flow; 1.6.3.3.2. Exergy of Thermal Energy; 1.6.3.3.3. Exergy of Work; 1.6.3.3.4. Exergy of Electricity; 1.6.3.4. Exergy Consumption; 1.6.4. Balances; 1.6.4.1. Conceptual Balances; 1.6.4.2. Detailed Balances; 1.6.5. Energy and Exergy Efficiencies; 1.7. Approaches to Exergy and Other Second Law Analyses; 1.7.1. Illustrative Example; 1.7.1.1. First Law Analysis; 1.7.1.2. Second Law Analysis

1.7.2. Implications of Second Law Analysis1.8. Linkages Between Exergy, Economics, the Environment, and Sustainability; 1.9. Relations Between Exergy and Economics; 1.10. Relations Between Exergy and Environmental Impact and Ecology; 1.11. Relations Between Exergy and Sustainability; 1.12. Closing Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Energy and Exergy Assessments; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Heat Exchangers (Heating/Cooling); 2.2.1. Log Mean Temperature Difference Method; 2.2.2. (Sf(B-NTU (Effectiveness Analysis); 2.2.3. Efficiencies; 2.2.4. Illustrative Example; 2.2.4.1. Results and Discussion

2.2.4.2. Parametric Study2.3. Pumps; 2.3.1. Energy Efficiency; 2.3.2. Exergy Efficiency; 2.3.3. Illustrative Example; 2.3.3.1. Results and Discussion; 2.3.3.2. Parametric Study; 2.4. Compressors; 2.4.1. Efficiencies; 2.4.2. Illustrative Example; 2.4.2.1. Results and Discussion; 2.4.2.2. Parametric Study; 2.5. Fans; 2.5.1. Efficiencies; 2.5.2. Illustrative Example; 2.6. Throttling Valves; 2.6.1. Functions Performed by Throttling Devices in Refrigeration Systems; 2.6.2. Types of Throttling Devices; 2.6.3. Throttle Efficiencies; 2.6.4. Illustrative Example; 2.6.4.1. Results and Discussion

2.6.4.2. Parametric Study2.7. Turbines; 2.7.1. Turbine Efficiencies; 2.7.2. Illustrative Example; 2.7.2.1. Results and Discussion; 2.7.2.2. Parametric Study; 2.8. Energy and Exergy Assessments of Psychrometric Processes; 2.9. Sensible Cooling ((S}(B1=(S}(B2); 2.9.1. Efficiencies; 2.9.2. Illustrative Example; 2.9.2.1. Results and Discussion; 2.9.2.2. Parametric Studies; 2.10. Sensible Heating ((S}(B1=(S}(B2); 2.10.1. Rate Balance Equations; 2.10.2. Efficiencies; 2.10.3. Illustrative Example; 2.10.3.1. Results and Discussion; 2.10.3.2. Parametric Studies; 2.11. Heating with Humidification

Front Cover; Exergy Analysis of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning: Methods and Applications; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1: Exergy and its Ties to the Environment, Economics, and Sustainability; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Why Exergy?; 1.3. Importance of Energy to Industry, Culture, and Living Standards; 1.4. Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning and Their Energy Use; 1.5. Benefits of Using Exergy Analysis for Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning; 1.6. Energy and Exergy Fundamentals; 1.6.1. First Law of Thermodynamics