Academic Press Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and, Optimization

Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization presents concepts surrounding industrial process heat and thermal power generation, including detailed theory and practical considerations for design, performance analysis, and economic assessments. Addressing the significance of power generation from solar thermal energy, the book covers the different power cycles for solar thermal power plant and comparison analysis, along with the advantages of solar thermal power systems compared with photovoltaic systems, corresponding energy storage technology, working materials, and the design method of a solar thermal power plant. This book is most valuable for lecturers, postgraduate and undergraduate students who will benefit from technological advances. In addition, researchers and engineers can use this book for modern theories and design aspects to enhance knowledge and conduct research in the field of solar thermal energy. Review A focused reference on progress and applications in different areas of solar thermal energy From the Back Cover <p><i>Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization</i> is a thorough reference discussing industrial process heat and thermal power generation with fundamental concepts, detailed theory and practical consideration for design, performance analysis as well as economic assessment.</p> <p>Addressing the significance of power generation from solar thermal energy, this title addresses the different power cycles for solar thermal power plant and comparison analysis; the advantages of solar thermal power system compared with photovoltaic system; and the corresponding energy storage technology and the working materials as well as the design method of a solar thermal power plant.</p> <p>Where thermal solar energy can be applied and expected constraints are considered, with particular focus on the type of solar system (e.g. linear, point focus, mirrors, Fresnel, etc.) and how that should be adopted for different applications sch as power generation, process heat and household water heating.</p> <p>This book is most valuable for lecturers, postgraduate and undergraduate students, who will benefit from the technological advances while researchers and engineers can use this book for modern theories and design aspects to enhance knowledge and conduct research in the field of Solar Thermal Energy.</p> About the Author Dr. Md. Hasanuzaman received PhD and M. Eng. Sc. from University of Malaya, Malaysia and B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Hasanuzaman is currently a Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator (Master of Renewable Energy) in the UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), University of Malaysia. Presently he is Associate Editor in Chief and Editorial Board member of several international journals. He works in the field of Thermal Engineering, Energy Conversion, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Solar Energy, Photovoltaic, PV/Thermal, Solar Heat in Industrial Process, Energy and Buildings, Transport and Electric Vehicle, Photovoltaic Materials. He received University of Malaya Excellence Awards 2012 for his outstanding achievement in PhD, Technical Scholarship from BUET, Bangladesh Scholarship Council and the Nippon Foundation, Japan, 2003-2004.