Exergy efficiency optimization for gas turbine based cogeneration systems [PDF]
, 2014 Energy degradation can be calculated by the quantification of entropy and loss of work and is a common approach in power plant performance analysis. Information about the location, amount and sourc es of
Ferreira, Ana C. M. +4 more
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Energy Technology, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.This article provides a comprehensive review of loss mechanisms in the generation stage of energy systems, covering fossil, nuclear, and renewable technologies. It examines their environmental and operational implications and shows how overlooking generation losses distorts efficiency assessments.
Pooya Parvizi +4 more
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Thermodynamic Limitations and Exergy Analysis of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Desalination Process
Membranes, 2021 The reverse osmosis (RO) process is one of the most popular membrane technologies for the generation of freshwater from seawater and brackish water resources.
Alanood A. Alsarayreh +4 more
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Energy Technology, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.Heat‐pump charging of Carnot batteries with zeotropic large temperature glide CO2–alkane mixtures enables charging from ambient to ≈398.15 K with improved heat‐exchanger temperature matching at moderate pressure ratios. The highest COP occurs near xCO2 ≈ 0.15, whereas cost and throttling losses rise monotonically with CO2 content; butane isomers ...
Majid Zarif Sabbaghnia, Burak Atakan
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Exergy analysis of cooling towers for optimization of HVAC systems [PDF]
, 2011 Conference theme: Green & Sustainable Technology Development (绿色科技与可持续发展)Exergy analysis is a useful thermodynamic technique for assessing and improving the efficiency of processes and systems.
Hui, SCM, Wong, HYK
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Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.This review examines the evolution and current state of concentrated photovoltaic systems, focusing on materials, manufacturing pathways, and thermal management challenges. Advanced cooling techniques and emerging applications are assessed alongside recent digital integration strategies. Through linking performance gains with practical limitations, the
Abdul Ghani Olabi +7 more
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Preliminary experimental comparison and feasibility analysis of CO2/R134a mixture in Organic Rankine Cycle for waste heat recovery from diesel engines [PDF]
, 2019 This paper presents results of a preliminary experimental study of the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) using CO2/R134a mixture based on an expansion valve.
Feng, W +5 more
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Thermodynamic analysis of a novel fossil-fuel–free energy storage system with a trans-critical carbon dioxide cycle and heat pump [PDF]
, 2020 This paper presents and analyzes a novel fossil-fuel–free trans-critical energy storage system that uses CO2 as the working fluid in a closed loop shuttled between two saline aquifers or caverns at different depths: one a low-pressure reservoir and the ...
Hao, Y +4 more
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The influence of various optimization algorithms on nuclear power plant steam turbine exergy efficiency and destruction [PDF]
, 2021 Vedran Mrzljak +3 more
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Exergy and Economic Analysis of Hybrid Mechanical Vapor Compression and Membrane Distillation
Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 21, Issue 2, March/April 2026.ABSTRACT Hybridization of two or more desalination processes has been identified as an attractive option for improved energy efficiency and recovery rate. To appropriately assess the performance enhancement of hybrid desalination systems, an integrated approach for energy, exergy, economic, and environmental investigations should be adopted. This study
Emad Ali, Jamel Orfi
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