Overview

In thermodynamics, the exergy of a system is the maximum work possible during a process that brings the system into equilibrium with a heat reservoir. When the surroundings are the reservoir, exergy is the potential of a system to cause a change as it achieves equilibrium with its environment. After the system and surroundings reach equilibrium, the exergy is zero. In contrast, the hydrogen economy is a proposal for the distribution of energy by using hydrogen. Hydrogen gives off energy when it is combined with oxygen, but the hydrogen itself has to first be produced, which requires more energy than is released when it is used as a fuel. Therefore to use hydrogen as a fuel, it first has to be generated by electrolysis of water or another method. A reduction in carbon dioxide emission would only be achieved if the energy used to split the water is obtained from non carbon-based sources. This book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of exergy, hydrogen energy and hydropower. Some topics discussed are the sustainability assessment of hydroelectricity, using exergy to allocate carbon dioxide and other emissions for cogeneration systems, ultra-pure hydrogen production in membrane reactors and exergetic evaluation of thermochemical biomass conversion processes.

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Author:   Gaston Pélissier ,  Arthur Calvet
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 26.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 18.00cm
Weight:   0.864kg
ISBN:  

9781607417156

ISBN 10:   1607417154
Pages:   485
Publication Date:   26 April 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface; Detailed Models for Short-Term Operation Scheduling of a Hydropower Plant in a Pool-Based Electricity Market; Using Exergy to Allocate Carbon Dioxide & Other Emissions for Cogeneration Systems; Ultra-Pure Hydrogen Production in Membrane Reactors; Exergy Analysis as a Tool for Sugar & Ethanol Process Improvement; Mathematical Modeling of Solid Oxide Steam Electrolysis (SOSE) Cell for Hydrogen Production; Exergetic Evaluation of Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes; Theoretical Analysis of Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Hydrogen & Electricity Generation; Risk Management of Hydropower Producer: Framework & Methods; Electrical Planning Oriented to Demand; Exergy Analysis of HVAC Systems; Sustainability Assessment of Hydroelectricity; Hydrogen Fuel Electrodes based on the Enzymes; Concept of Exergy & its Extension to Ecological System; On Different Exergy Methods: Brief Introduction of Concepts; Electrocatalytic Application of Core-Ring Structured NiCo2O4 Nanoplatelet; Hydrogen Production Characteristics of a Bioethanol Solar Reforming System; Oxide Materials Research for Global Environment & Energy with a Focus on CO2 Fixation into Polymers; Exergy Analysis in Flames & Combustors; Index.

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