Energy-Exergy Analysis of Waste Heat Recovery Systems

Energy-Exergy Analysis of Waste Heat Recovery Systems provides a deep understanding of the energy and exergy analysis tools necessary in the optimization of waste-heat recovery technologies. This systematic reference reviews technical aspects and evaluates them under energy and exergy analysis to compare the performance of various energy conversion processes using different products and outputs. It critically compares the energetic and exergetic performance of different waste heat recovery options, considering their applicability in different waste heat sources and their sustainability potential. This is a valuable resource for those researching, teaching and learning in the field of waste-heat recovery technologies, waste heat conversion and thermal energy conversion technologies , offering a comprehensive guide to the latest technologies and their characteristics, advantages, disadvantages and performance, using the latest tools of energy and exergy analysis.

• A comprehensive and accessible resource on the application of energy and exergy analysis evaluation methodologies for various types of waste heat recovery technologies
• Explores different instances where waste-heat recovery applications and technologies will be analyzed, taking into account their particularities
• Includes various energy conversion scenarios as well as hybrid waste-recovery systems