Renewable and Waste-Heat Utilisation Technologies

Understand the science and engineering behind conventional and renewable heat loss recovery techniques with this thorough reference.

Nareshkumar B. Handagama (Author), Martin T. White (Author), Paul Sapin (Author), Christos N. Markides (Author)

9781108480772, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 1 June 2023

218 pages
25 x 17.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.53 kg

'… a good review of waste-heat recovery technology, including the conversion of waste heat into electricity and heat recirculation into the production process. … scholars pursuing research in areas related to conventional and renewable heat-loss recovery will find it a good resource. … Recommended.' R. N. Laoulache, Choice

Understand the science and engineering behind conventional and renewable heat loss recovery techniques with this thorough reference. Provides you with the knowledge and tools necessary to assess the potential waste-heat recovery opportunities that exist within various industries and select the most suitable technology. In particular, technologies that convert waste heat into electricity, cooling or high-temperature heating are discussed in detail, alongside more conventional technologies that directly or indirectly recirculate heat back into the production process. Essential reading for professionals in chemical, manufacturing, mechanical and processing engineering who have an interest in energy conservation and waste heat recovery.

1. Introduction
2. Heat-recovery fundamentals
3. Heat conversion and upgrading technologies
4. Technology-agnostic modelling
5. Rankine cycles
6. Heat pumps and chillers
7. Application of heat conversion and upgrading technologies
8. Thermal energy storage
Appendix A. Commercial systems.

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Energy conversion & storage [THRH], Chemical engineering [TDCB], Energy & natural resources law [LNCR]