Introduction -- Definition and laws of substance -- Definition and laws of radiation -- The laws of thermodynamic analysis -- Thermodynamic properties of photon gas -- Exergy of emission -- Radiation flux -- Radiation spectra of a surface -- Discussion of radiation exergy formulae proposed by researchers -- Thermodynamics analysis of heat from the sun -- Thermodynamic analysis of a solar chimney power plant -- Thermodynamic analysis of photosynthesis -- Thermodynamic analysis of the photovoltaic -- Appendices : A.1. Prefixes to drive names of secondary units -- A.2. Typical constant values for radiation and substance -- A.3. Application of mathematics to some thermodynamics relations -- A.4. Review of some radiation energy variables.
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This comprehensive guide reviews the fundamentals of the thermodynamics of radiation matter--photon gas. The book introduces the exergy of radiation through the most advanced thermodynamic analysis of the solar power processes involving radiation. Engineering Thermodynamics of Thermal Radiation: For Solar Power Utilization provides, for the first time, an exhaustive discussion on energy and exergy analysis of radiation processes. Extensive details on the exergy of radiation are developed for evaluation of the practical uses of radiation. This volume contains quantitative calculation examples for solar heating, a solar chimney power plant, photosynthesis, and photovoltaic technology. Addressed to researchers, designers, and users of different solar installations, the book also has the potential to inspire the development of new applications of radiation exergy. -- Back cover.
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