A comprehensive and rigorous introduction to thermal system design from a contemporary perspective Thermal Design and
Optimization offers readers a lucid introduction to the latest methodologies for the design of thermal systems and
emphasizes engineering economics, system simulation, and optimization methods. The methods of exergy analysis, entropy
generation minimization, and thermoeconomics are incorporated in an evolutionary manner. This book is one of the few
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case study that is followed throughout the text. Contents include: Introduction to Thermal System Design Thermodynamics,
Modeling, and Design Analysis Exergy Analysis Heat Transfer, Modeling, and Design Analysis Applications with Heat and
Fluid Flow Applications with Thermodynamics and Heat and Fluid Flow Economic Analysis Thermoeconomic Analysis and
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