Entropy generation minimization : the method of thermodynamic optimization of finite-size systems and finite-time processes /: the method of thermodynamic optimization of finite-size systems and finite-time processes. ([2013?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adrian Bejan.
• Authors: Bejan, Adrian, 1948-
• Contents: 1. Thermodynamic concepts and laws -- 2. Entropy generation and exergy destruction -- 3. Entropy generation in fluid flow -- 4. Entropy generation in heat transfer -- 5. Heat exchangers -- 6. Insulation systems -- 7. Storage systems -- 8. Power generation -- 9. Solar-thermal power generation -- 10. Refrigeration -- 11. Time-dependent operation -- Appendix A. Local entropy generation rate -- Appendix B. Variational calculus.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Copyright Date: 1996
• Extent: 1 online resource (362 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 621.402/1; Thermodynamics -- Mathematical models; Heat -- Transmission -- Mathematical models; Entropy; Entropy; Heat -- Transmission -- Mathematical models; Thermodynamics -- Mathematical models; Entropie; Minimierung; Thermodynamik; Thermodynamisches System; Wärmeübertragung; Ethnology -- Periodicals; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482239171; 1482239175
• Related ISBNs: 9780849396519; 0849396514
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.