To reach optimal/better conceptual designs of energy systems, key design variables should
be optimized/adapted with system layouts, which may contribute significantly to system …

This paper reviews the fundamentals of the Exergy Cost Theory, an energy cost accounting
methodology to evaluate the physical costs of products of energy systems and their …

In this paper, a new concept called “exergoeconoenvironmental” analysis is proposed for a
better understanding of energy conversion systems with respect to thermodynamic …

A great interest has recently arisen for the sustainable supply of energy and fresh water, due
to the growing demand from develo** countries. Facing this demand by traditional …

This paper presents an exergy and environmental assessment of a 1000 metric t/day
ammonia production plant based on the steam methane reforming (SMR) process, including …

In this paper an exergy analysis and thermoeconomic cost accounting of a Combined Heat
and Power steam cycle integrated with Multi Effect Distillation-Thermal Vapour Compression …

Abstract 'Thermoeconomics' was introduced and its foundations were laid down by Tribus,
Evans and El-Sayed in the late 1950's–early 1960's as a method that combines …

Chemical loo** ammonia generation (CLAG), in which the N 2 fixation and hydrolysis
reactions occur via the circulation of nitrogen carriers, has the advantages of low-pressure …

The average unit exergy cost and CO 2 emissions of the electricity generated in Brazil are
evaluated using the national electricity mix and considering the representative profiles of the …

An exergy and environmental comparison between the fuel production routes for Brazilian
transportation sector, including fossil fuels (natural gas, oil-derived products and hydrogen) …