Optimization of thermal systems based on finite-time thermodynamics and thermoeconomics

Durmayaz A., Söğüt O. S., ŞAHİN B., Yavuz H.

Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, vol.30, no.2, pp.175-217, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pecs.2003.10.003
  • Journal Name: Progress in Energy and Combustion Science
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.175-217
  • Keywords: finite-time thermodynamics, optimization, endoreversible, irreversible, heat engine, refrigerator, heat pump, thermoeconomics
  • Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The irreversibilities originating from finite-time and finite-size constraints are important in the real thermal system optimization. Since classical thermodynamic analysis based on thermodynamic equilibrium do not consider these constraints directly, it is necessary to consider the energy transfer between the system and its surroundings in the rate form. Finite-time thermodynamics provides a fundamental starting point for the optimization of real thermal systems including the fundamental concepts of heat transfer and fluid mechanics to classical thermodynamics. In this study, optimization studies of thermal systems, that consider various objective functions, based on finite-time thermodynamics and thermoeconomics are reviewed. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.