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Thermal efficiency

About: Thermal efficiency is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 20911 publications have been published within this topic receiving 302373 citations. The topic is also known as: thermodynamic efficiency & efficiency.


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23 Aug 2005
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a classification of thermal processes based on temperature, velocity, and humidity properties of the air, as well as their relationship with heat and mass transfer.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND BASICS Units, Dimensions, Conversions, Common Terms, Definitions Mass Balance Energy Balance Heat Transfer Fundamentals Fluid Flow Rheological Properties Thermophysical Properties THERMAL PROCESSING Introduction Historical Perspectives Classification of Thermal Processes Principles of Thermal Processing Thermal Resistance of Microorganisms Lethality Concept Characterization of Heat Penetration Data Thermal Process Calculations Thermal Process Calculations for Pasteurization Commercial Canning Operations Thermal Process Equipment Commercial Retorts Quality Improvement in Thermally Processed Foods Novel Thermal Processing Techniques LOW TEMPERATURE PRESERVATION Introduction Refrigerated Storage Food Freezing FOOD DEHYDRATION Introduction Dehydration Fundamentals Drying Curve Mass and Energy Balance in Air Drying Air-Moisture Relationships Effect of Air Temperature, Velocity, and Humidity on Drying Effect of Product Characteristics on Drying Dryer Selection Common Drying Systems Novel Drying Techniques Energy Aspects and Thermal Efficiency Quality and Storage Stability of Dehydrated Foods Trends SEPARATION AND CONCENTRATION Introduction Evaporation Membrane Processing Freeze Concentration Extraction Supercritical Fluid Extraction Osmotic Dehydration (OD) Future Trends APPENDIX A: Conversion Factors APPENDIX B: Thermophysical Properties APPENDIX C: Heat and Mass Transfer Charts REFERENCES CITED ADDITIONAL READING MATERIAL INDEX

168 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a mathematical model has been developed based on volumetric heat transfer coefficient for double pass solar air collector with and without porous material, and the effects of various parameters on the thermal performance and pressure drop characteristics have been discussed.

168 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, two micro-CCHP systems are presented which are based on organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and Kalina cycle (KC) as topping cycles, and ejector refrigeration cycle (ERC) and vapor compression heat pump cycle (VCHPC) are utilized as the bottoming cycle.

168 citations

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TL;DR: A comparison of the results of the mass flow rates by solar collector with and without fins shows a substantial enhancement in the thermal efficiency.

167 citations

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01 Feb 2006-Energy
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of insulated heat transfer surfaces on diesel engine energy balance system was investigated, and the results indicated a reduction in fuel consumption and heat losses to engine cooling system of the ceramic-coated engine.

167 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
2023418
2022839
20211,279
20201,203
20191,197
20181,145