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.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Solar Thermal Energy2. Thermal Energy Demand and Supply
3. Conventional Thermal Energy Supply Technologies
4. Solar Energy Resource
5. Basic Thermodynamic
6. Solar Thermal Energy Conversion
7. Solar Thermal Integration
8. Heat Exchanger for Solar Thermal Energy
9. Solar Thermal Collector
10. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal System
11. Solar Thermal Power Plant
12. Solar Thermal Energy Storage
13. Economic Assessment of Solar Thermal Energy
14. Environmental Impact of Solar Thermal Energy
