Exergy Analysis and Design Optimization for Aerospace Vehicles and Systems

Exergy Analysis and Design Optimization for Aerospace Vehicles and Systems
Author: José A. Camberos
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781600868399

This book illustrates the editors' application of a scientific principle, the second law of thermodynamics, for aerospace engineering. It discusses how they applied this law to advance aerospace systems analysis and design optimization. It also discusses their research program which incorporates a systematic theoretical basis for constructing the proper formulas quantifying exergy balance, development of new computational capabilities for calculating exergy destruction, and exploration of novel approaches for system-level design. Topics include: identification of the upper limits on engineering system performance using the second law of thermodynamics; design methodology integration with tools developed in CFD and MDA/MDO; application of exergy methods to all levels of flight vehicle design; and, future directions, including constructal theory, quantum thermodynamics, and numerical methods in light of the second law

Exergy

Exergy
Author: Silvio de Oliveira Junior
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2012-11-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1447141652

Bridging the gap between concepts derived from Second Law of Thermodynamics and their application to Engineering practice, the property exergy and the exergy balance can be a tool for analyzing and improving the performance of energy conversion processes. With the exergy analysis it is possible to evaluate the performance of energy conversion processes not only on a thermodynamics basis but also by including production costs and environmental aspects and impacts of the studied processes. This comprehensive approach of the use of energy has, as one of the most important feature, the identification of sustainable ways of energy resources utilization. Based on the fundamentals of the exergy concept, its calculation, graphical representations and exergy balances evaluation, Exergy: Production Cost And Renewability describes the application of detailed exergy and thermoeconomic analysis to power plants and polygeneration systems, petroleum production and refining plants (including hydrogen production), chemical plants, biofuel production routes, combined production of ethanol and electricity, aircraft systems design, environmental impact mitigation processes and human body behavior. The presented case studies aim at providing students, researchers and engineers with guidelines to the utilization of the exergy and thermoeconomic analysis to model, simulate and optimize real processes and industrial plants.

Airbreathing Hypersonic Propulsion

Airbreathing Hypersonic Propulsion
Author: Claudio Bruno
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2023-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811979278

This book details science of hypersonics especially focusing on propulsion aspects such as supersonic combustion ramjets and their applications, and also includes lift and drag in hypersonic flight and their mathematical and physical explanation. It provides charts and data from hypersonic testing and measurements from actual vehicles and engines built in the past. Criteria to dimension hypersonic powered and unpowered vehicles (gliders) based on fundamental fluid dynamics and backed by flight testing; criteria to preliminary sizing vehicles and preliminary dimensioning of supersonic combustors are introduced. The book will serve better theoretical understanding of drag, lift and how to apply them to the design of hypersonic vehicles, as well as data to size vehicles and supersonic combustion ramjet (SCRJ) systems. This book will be a useful reference for researchers and designers in hypersonic vehicles but also second or third-year graduate students.

Future Spacecraft Propulsion Systems and Integration

Future Spacecraft Propulsion Systems and Integration
Author: Paul A. Czysz
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2017-08-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662547449

The updated and expanded third edition of this book focuses on the multi-disciplinary coupling between flight-vehicle hardware alternatives and enabling propulsion systems. It discusses how to match near-term and far-term aerospace vehicles to missions and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, directly contributing to the next-generation space infrastructure, from space tourism to space exploration. This holistic treatment defines a mission portfolio addressing near-term to long-term space transportation needs covering sub-orbital, orbital and escape flight profiles. In this context, a vehicle configuration classification is introduced covering alternatives starting from the dawn of space access. A best-practice parametric sizing approach is introduced to correctly design the flight vehicle for the mission. This technique balances required mission with the available vehicle solution space and is an essential capability sought after by technology forecasters and strategic planners alike.

Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (Vol. 1)

Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (Vol. 1)
Author: Suvanjan Bhattacharyya
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2023-05-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811970556

This book presents the select proceedings of the 48th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2021) held at BITS Pilani in December 2021. It covers the topics such as fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid flows, computational fluid dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid‐structure interaction, multiphase flows, micro- and nanoscale transport, bio-fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals interested in the broad field of mechanics.

Exergy

Exergy
Author: Ibrahim Dincer
Publisher: Newnes
Total Pages: 571
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080970907

Exergy, Second Edition deals with exergy and its applications to various energy systems and applications as a potential tool for design, analysis and optimization, and its role in minimizing and/or eliminating environmental impacts and providing sustainable development. In this regard, several key topics ranging from the basics of the thermodynamic concepts to advanced exergy analysis techniques in a wide range of applications are covered as outlined in the contents. - Offers comprehensive coverage of exergy and its applications, along with the most up-to-date information in the area with recent developments - Connects exergy with three essential areas in terms of energy, environment and sustainable development - Provides a number of illustrative examples, practical applications, and case studies - Written in an easy-to-follow style, starting from the basics to advanced systems

Entropy Generation Minimization

Entropy Generation Minimization
Author: Adrian Bejan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482239175

This book presents the diverse and rapidly expanding field of Entropy Generation Minimization (EGM), the method of thermodynamic optimization of real devices. The underlying principles of the EGM method - also referred to as "thermodynamic optimization," "thermodynamic design," and "finite time thermodynamics" - are thoroughly discussed, and the me

Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer

Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1238
Release: 2004
Genre: Heat
ISBN:

This journal is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of thermophysics and heat transfer through the dissemination of original research papers disclosing new technical knowledge and exploratory developments and applications based on new knowledge. It publishes papers that deal with the properties and mechanisms involved in thermal energy transfer and storage in gases, liquids, and solids or combinations thereof. These studies include conductive, convective, and radiative modes alone or in combination and the effects of the environment.

Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion

Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion
Author: William H. Heiser
Publisher: AIAA
Total Pages: 632
Release: 1994
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781563470356

An almost entirely self-contained engineering textbook primarily for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in airbreathing propulsion. It provides a broad and basic introduction to the elements needed to work in the field as it develops and grows. Homework problems are provided for almost every individual subject. An extensive array of PC-based user-friendly computer programs is provided in order to facilitate repetitious and/or complex calculations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR