Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries

Explore modern waste heat recovery technology across a variety of industries In Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries, esteemed thermal engineer Hussam Jouhara delivers an organized and comprehensive exploration of waste heat recovery systems with a focus on industrial applications in different temperature ranges. The author describes various waste heat recovery systems, like heat exchangers, waste heat boilers, air preheaters, direct electrical conversion devices, and thermal storage. The book also offers discussions of the technologies and applications relevant to different temperature ranges present in industrial settings along with revealing case studies from various industries. Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries examines a variety of industries, from steel to ceramics, chemicals, and food, and how plants operating in these sectors can use waste heat to improve their energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and minimize their carbon footprint. The book also offers: A thorough introduction to waste heat recovery systems, including recuperative and regenerative burners, heat exchangers, waste heat boilers, air preheaters, and heat pumps Comprehensive explorations of low temperature applications, below 100 C, including advantages and drawbacks, as well as illustrative case studies Practical discussions of medium temperature applications, between 100 C and 400 C, including case studies In-depth examination of high temperature applications, above 400 C, including several case studies Perfect for chemical, mechanical, process, and power engineers, Waste Heat Recovery in Process Industries is also an ideal resource for professionals working in the chemical, metal processing, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

This book discusses all relevant technolgies for waste heat recovery from waste heat boilers to thermal storage. The applications are split into low, medium and high temperature ranges, each is discussed with selected caste studies from the industry.

1. Thermodynamic Cycles1.1 Introduction to Thermodynamic Cycles1.2 Rankine Cycle1.3 Organic Rankine Cycle1.4 Kalina Cycle1.5 Brayton Cycle1.6 Chapter Summary2. Waste Heat Recovery2.1 Burners and Preheaters2.2 Heat Exchangers2.3 Waste Heat Boilers2.4 Heat Recovery Steam Generators2.5 Heat pumps2.6 Direct Electrical Conversion Device2.7 Thermal Storage2.8 Design Development Methods3. Low Temperature Applications3.1 Refrigeration3.2 Cryogenics3.3 HVAC4. Medium Temperature Applications4.1 Food industry4.2 Ventilation4.3 SolarEnergy4.4 Geothermal Energy4.5 AotomotiveEnergy4.6 Aviation5. High Temperature Applications5.1 Steel Industry5.2 Ceramics Industry5.3 Cement Industry5.4 Aluminium Industry5.5 Automotive Energy5.6 Aviation