Efficiency and Power in Energy Conversion and Storage: Basic Physical Concepts

This book provides fundamental theoretical concepts for understanding, modeling, and optimizing energy conversion and storage devices, based on efficiency-power relations and Ragone plots. It is written for engineers and scientists with a bachelor-degree level of knowledge in physics and covers topics such as equilibrium thermodynamics, linear non-equilibrium thermodynamics, irreversible processes, endo-reversible thermodynamics, Ragone plots, and impedance matching.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a fundamental theoretical framework for comprehending, modelling, and optimizing energy conversion and storage devices. The discussion is rooted in the principles of efficiency-power relations and energy-power relations (Ragone plots). Designed for engineers and scientists with a bachelor's degree in physics, Efficiency and Power in Energy Conversion and Storage: Basic Physical Concepts provides a comprehensive exploration of the topic. It encompasses:

An introductory motivation that highlights the significance of the topic
A comprehensive review of equilibrium thermodynamics
A primer on linear non-equilibrium thermodynamics and irreversible processes
An introduction to endo-reversible thermodynamics
A thorough exploration of the theory of Ragone plots
Derivations of efficiency-power relations or Ragone plots, with illustrative examples spanning heat engines, batteries, capacitors, kinetic energy storage devices, solar power, photodiodes, electro-motors, transformers, and flow turbines
An excursive exploration of impedance matching and the optimization of technical devices with respect to economic and related objectives

By delving into these core concepts, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance the field of energy conversion and storage. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of these critical technologies.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032652504