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.

• Includes reference case studies that illustrate worldwide installations
• Provides detailed coverage of the design of solar thermal energy storage and thermal collectors for power plants
• Covers a complete economic assessment of solar thermal energy through a life cycle and feasibility analysis

1. Introduction to Solar Thermal Energy
2. Thermal Energy Demand and Supply
3. Conventional Thermal Energy Supply Technologies
4. Solar Energy Resource
5. Basic Thermodynamic
6. Solar Thermal Energy Conversion
7. Solar Thermal Integration
8. Heat Exchanger for Solar Thermal Energy
9. Solar Thermal Collector
10. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal System
11. Solar Thermal Power Plant
12. Solar Thermal Energy Storage
13. Economic Assessment of Solar Thermal Energy
14. Environmental Impact of Solar Thermal Energy

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.