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Thermodynamic optimization of finite-time processes / R.S. Berry ... [and others].
LIBRA TJ265 .T45724 2000
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Thermodynamics--Mathematical models.
- Thermodynamics.
- Local Subjects:
- Thermodynamics.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 471 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Chichester ; New York : Wiley, [2000]
- Summary:
- The optimization of thermodynamic processes is crucial to the design of energy-saving technologies as well as in troubleshooting problems for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators, and various separation and mass transfer processes. This book discusses the general principles and methods of thermodynamic optimization, then demonstrates how to apply them to real systems and processes. It gives an overview of the progress made in the field over the past 20 years, including coverage of major breakthroughs.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0471967521
- OCLC:
- 35651077
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