Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

List of Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1. Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Earth Pipe Cooling with Horizontal Piping System

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Earth Pipe Cooling Technology

1.3 Green Roof System

1.4 Experimental Design and Measurement

1.5 Model Description

1.6 Results and Discussion

1.7 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2. Thermal Efficiency Modeling in a Subtropical Data Center

2.1 Introduction

2.2 CFD Modeling of Data Center

2.3 Data Center Description

2.4 Results and Discussion

2.5 CRAC Performance

2.6 Conclusions and Recommendations

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 3. Natural Convection Heat Transfer in the Partitioned Attic Space

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Problem Formulation

3.3 Numerical Approach and Validation

3.4 Results and Discussions

3.5 Conclusions

References

Chapter 4. Application of Nanofluid in Heat Exchangers for Energy Savings

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Types of Nanoparticles and Nanofluid Preparation

4.3 Application of Nanofluid in Heat Exchangers

4.4 Physical Model and Boundary Values

4.5 Governing Equations

4.6 Thermal and Fluid Dynamic Analysis

4.7 Thermophysical Properties of Nanofluid

4.8 Numerical Method

4.9 Code Validation

4.10 Grid Independence Test

4.11 Results and Discussions

4.12 Case Study for a Typical Heat Exchanger

4.13 Conclusions

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 5. Effects of Perforation Geometry on the Heat Transfer Performance of Extended Surfaces

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Problem Description

5.3 Governing Equations

5.4 Numerical Model Formulation

5.5 Results and Discussions

5.6 Conclusions

References

Chapter 6. Numerical Study of Flow Through a Reducer for Scale Growth Suppression

6.1 Introduction

6.2 The Bayer Process

6.3 Fundamentals of Scaling

6.4 Particle Deposition Mechanisms

6.5 Fluid Dynamics Analysis in Scale Growth and Suppression

6.6 Target Model

6.7 Numerical Method

6.8 Grid Independence Test

6.9 Results and Discussion

6.10 Conclusions

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 7. Parametric Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Building in Subtropical Climate

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Climate Condition

7.3 Envelope Construction

7.4 Simulation Principles

7.5 Results and Analysis

7.6 Conclusions

References

Chapter 8. Residential Building Wall Systems: Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Design Patterns of Australian Houses

8.3 House Wall Systems

8.4 Energy Star Rating and Thermal Performance Modeling Tools

8.5 Results

8.6 Discussion

8.7 Concluding Remarks

References

Chapter 9. Cement Kiln Process Modeling to Achieve Energy Efficiency by Utilizing Agricultural Biomass as Alternative Fuels

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Cement Manufacturing Process

9.3 Alternative Fuels

9.4 Agricultural Biomass

9.5 Model Development and Validation

9.6 Simulation Results and Discussion

9.7 Conclusion

References

Chapter 10. Modeling and Simulation of Heat and Mass Flow by ASPEN HYSYS for Petroleum Refining Process in Field Application

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Heating Furnace

10.3 Distillation Unit

10.4 Simulation and Optimization of the Refining Processes

10.5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 11. Modeling of Solid and Bio-Fuel Combustion Technologies

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Different Carbon Capture Technologies

11.3 Status of Coal/Biomass Combustion Technology

11.4 Modeling of Coal/Biomass Combustion

11.5 Modeling of Packed Bed Combustion

11.6 Modeling of Slagging in Combustion

11.7 Example A: Lab-Scale Modeling for Coal Combustion

11.8 Example B: Lab-Scale Modeling for Coal/Biomass Co-Firing

11.9 Conclusion

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 12. Ambient Temperature Rise Consequences for Power Generation in Australia

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Overall Impact on Power Generation in Australia

12.3 Reduction of Power Generation Efficiency in Australia from 2030 to 2100

12.4 Concluding Remarks

References

Index

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