Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1736228 | Energy | 2006 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
This paper is a brief review of the method for analyzing the space and time dependent exergy and irreversibility fields in processes. It presents the basic equations, the method for their use, major literature sources, and three examples from the authors' work: flow desiccation, combustion of oil droplets, and combustion of pulverized coal. Conclusions from this Second Law analysis are used to attempt process improvement suggestions.
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Authors
Noam Lior, Wladimir Sarmiento-Darkin, Hassan S. Al-Sharqawi,