4. Exergy Analysis, Entropy Generation Minimization, and Constructal Theory

  1. Myer Kutz
  1. Adrian Bejan

Published Online: 16 FEB 2006

DOI: 10.1002/0471777471.ch4

Book Title

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition

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How to Cite

Bejan, A. (2006) Exergy Analysis, Entropy Generation Minimization, and Constructal Theory, in Mechanical Engineers' Handbook: Energy and Power, Volume 4, Third Edition (ed M. Kutz), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471777471.ch4

Author Information

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 16 FEB 2006
  2. Published Print: 4 NOV 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471719885

Online ISBN: 9780471777472

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Keywords:

  • entropy generation minimization (EGM);
  • storage systems;
  • constructal theory

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Exergy Analysis

  • Entropy Generation Minimization

  • Cryogenics

  • Heat Transfer

  • Storage Systems

  • Solar Energy Conversion

  • Power Plants

  • Constructal Theory

  • References

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