Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes - Hardcover

Berry, R. S.; Kazakov, V.; Sieniutycz, S.; Szwast, Z.; Tsirlin, A. M.

 
9780471967521: Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0471967521 ISBN 13: 9780471967521
Publisher: Wiley, 1999

Synopsis

The first book to provide a comprehensive treatment integrating finite-time thermodynamics and optimal control, giving an overview of important breakthroughs in the last 20 years.

It presents a survey of the optimization technique, including the basics of optimal control theory, and the principal thermodynamic concepts and equations. In addition, it covers the solutions of a variety of finite-time thermodynamic problems, including coverage of their potential applications for the design of real technological processes, such as:

* heat-exchange systems

* mass transfer and separation processes

* commodity exchange as a finite-time thermodynamic process

* heat-driven mechanical processes with one or several reservoirs.

This is a key resource for chemical and mechanical engineers involved in power systems and process engineering. Researchers in theoretical, physical and industrial chemistry in academia and in industry will also welcome this book for the fresh perspectives that offer new ways to design and analyze a wide variety of processes.

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About the Author

R. Stephen Berry is a U.S. professor of physical chemistry. He is the James Franck Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at The University of Chicago. He was also Special Advisor for National Security to the Director, at Argonne National Laboratory. V. Kazakov is the author of Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes R. S. Berry University of Chicago, Illinois, USA V. A. Kazakov University of Sydney, Australia S. Sieniutycz Warsaw Technical University, Poland Z. Szwast Warsaw Technical University, Poland A. M. Tsirlin Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes is the first book to provide a comprehensive treatment integrating finite-time thermodynamics and optimal control, and to give an overview of important breakthroughs in the field which have occurred during the last 20 years. A survey of the optimization technique, including the basics of optimal control theory, and the principal thermodynamic concepts and equations are presented in the first four chapters. The remaining chapters are devoted to the solutions of a variety of finite-time thermodynamic problems, and include coverage of their potential applications for the design of real technological processes, such as:
* heat exchange systems
* mass transfer and separation processes
* commodity exchange as a finite-time thermodynamic process
* heat-driven mechanical processes with one or several reservoirs.
Finally, special emphasis is placed on the consideration of cyclic processes and thermodynamic cycles, and their optimization and efficiencies. Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes is a key resource for chemical and mechanical engineers involved in power systems and process engineering. Researchers in theoretical, physical and industrial chemistry in academia and in industry will also find fresh perspectives in this book that offer new ways to analyze and design a wide variety of processes.

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Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes R. S. Berry University of Chicago, Illinois, USA V. A. Kazakov University of Sydney, Australia S. Sieniutycz Warsaw Technical University, Poland Z. Szwast Warsaw Technical University, Poland A. M. Tsirlin Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes is the first book to provide a comprehensive treatment integrating finite-time thermodynamics and optimal control, and to give an overview of important breakthroughs in the field which have occurred during the last 20 years. A survey of the optimization technique, including the basics of optimal control theory, and the principal thermodynamic concepts and equations are presented in the first four chapters. The remaining chapters are devoted to the solutions of a variety of finite-time thermodynamic problems, and include coverage of their potential applications for the design of real technological processes, such as:
* heat exchange systems
* mass transfer and separation processes
* commodity exchange as a finite-time thermodynamic process
* heat-driven mechanical processes with one or several reservoirs.
Finally, special emphasis is placed on the consideration of cyclic processes and thermodynamic cycles, and their optimization and efficiencies. Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Time Processes is a key resource for chemical and mechanical engineers involved in power systems and process engineering. Researchers in theoretical, physical and industrial chemistry in academia and in industry will also find fresh perspectives in this book that offer new ways to analyze and design a wide variety of processes.

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Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471967521
ISBN 13 
9780471967521
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
491