Energy Economics and Exergy — Comparison of Different Heating Systems Based on the Theory of Exergy

Effect of varying dead-state properties on energy and exergy analyses of thermal systems

“…Exergy is defined as the maximum work which could be produced by a stream or system in a specified environment, or with respect to a dead state. Although the basic concepts related to exergy analysis were formulated around the mid-to-late 1800s, most developments in the area of practical application have occurred during the past few decades [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. At present, exergy analysis is gaining widespread acceptance in many communities.…”