Thermal Energy Systems: Design and Analysis

Model a Thermal System without Lengthy Hand Calculations Before components are purchased and a thermal energy system is built, the effective engineer must first solve the equations representing the mathematical model of the system. Having a working mathematical model based on physics and equipment performance information is crucial to finding

Table of Contents:
Introduction. Engineering Economics. Analysis of Thermal Energy Systems. Fluid Transport in Thermal Energy Systems. Energy Transport in Thermal Energy Systems. Simulation, Evaluation, and Optimization of Thermal. Energy Systems. Problems. Appendices. References. Index.

About the Author :
Steven G. Penoncello received his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from the University of North Dakota in 1978 and 1980, respectively. He received his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1986. Dr. Penoncello has been teaching courses and doing research in the thermal sciences since 1980. His research involves the determination of standard reference quality formulations for the calculation of the thermophysical properties of fluids and fluid mixtures of scientific and engineering interest. He has coauthored one book, two book chapters, and over 35 technical papers in the area of thermophysical properties.

Review :
"The book covers topics that engineering students have been introduced to but have not had the opportunity to integrate for engineering design problems. ...the author has introduced the EES program to facilitate solutions of problems that would otherwise require lengthy hand calculations." -S.A. Klein, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA "... Steven Penoncello's book is an industrial strength text, a good antidote to the many textbooks filled with academic exercises and contrived problems. The material presented fits nicely with the kind of industrial practice our students encounter upon graduation. I would expect that undergraduate engineering students will find this book an excellent text to prepare them for engineering practice, and then hang on to it to use as a great reference to guide them through their working lives. This book provides a rigorous base to understand engineering design, illustrated with realistic, practical applications." -Robert Richards, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, USA "Right from the content page of the book, the author has made sure that the book flow is well established with the reader. ... a deep dive into the physical insights regarding the usage of optimization techniques and engineering economics ... The Author's rich experience has come in handy in presenting the book in an enthusiastic pattern. ... enables the readers to get the right connect of the concepts and boosts the confidence to solve any challenging problem. Using the photographs of real time energy systems in the book further elevates the curiosity to read the book. ... My hearty congrats to the author for his efforts. -R. Venkatesh, PSG College of Technology, India "... incorporates the economics of the engineering system which is rarely found in most books. It also incorporatea working details of computer programs using EES. ... very practical, it will be a good reference materials for working engineers and senior year students. -Ooi Kim Tiow, Nanyang Technological University "The book contains many topics from different areas. However, not clear the target audience of the book (from the materials which are available for reviewing). Practical examples and exercises look very interesting and maybe useful in teaching of undergraduate modules." -Dr Konstantin Volkov, Kingston University London "This book is useful for industry and academia. Contents presented in the book are equally useful for the designers and researchers. ... I congratulate the author on coming up with a nice book." -Dr. Anil Kumar Patil, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engg. DIT University Dehradun