The book emphasizes the modern exergy (energy quality) approach applied to design and improve bioenergy systems. This text is the first to discuss the efficiency of all main steps involved in biomass production and conversion.
Presents a rigorous development of thermodynamic laws of phase equilibria beginning with fundamental principles, accompanied by a short description of the mathematics vital to a clear understanding of basic concepts as well as the practical ...
This book covers the "how" and "why" of fuel cell technology. If you are a graduate or advanced undergraduate student in engineering or material science, Fuel Cell Fundamentals helps prepare you to pursue this booming field.
The book first presents a basic introduction to the industry beneficial for university students, then provides engineering details of existing or potential platform chemical biorefinery processes helpful to technical staff of biorefineries.