Exergy Tables: A Comprehensive Set of Exergy Values to Streamline Energy Efficiency Analysis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781264715725)

A single reference for exergy data, standards, and extensiveness

Written by a team of engineering experts and experienced educators, this hands-on resource provides a comprehensive "at your fingertips" list of exergy values for energy-containing chemicals, fuels, high-energy waste, and other common energy sources. Designed to be a valuable time saver, Exergy Tables: A Comprehensive Set of Exergy Values to Streamline Energy Efficiency Analysis does the hard work for you--the book contains all the data needed to improve designs and maximize energy efficiency without performing complex calculations. You will get an easy-to-use index of over a thousand exergy sources computed at many different temperatures and pressures--all in one handy reference. With this volume, you'll be able to wield the power of exergy analysis with ease.

Coverage includes:

• An introduction to exergy
• Exergy from thermodynamics
• Using exergy data in analyses
• Environmental reference state
• Atmospheric gases
• Water, steam, and heavy water
• Pure chemicals
• Gaseous fuel mixtures
• Liquid fuel mixtures
• Solid fuels