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Exergy Design of Energy Conversion System Using Internet Technology

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Exergy evaluation system with cloud computing technology has been developed for anyone to perform exergy analysis on a homepage for various energy conversion systems, such as gas engine, desiccant air conditioner, and fuel cell, etc. In this system, parameter studies on each system can be conducted on the homepage, changing initial conditions. The calculation results are obtained in the form of some tables, graphs, and sankey diagrams so that users can experience a process of minimized exergy loss without any paid software. To provide an example of exergy design, SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) cogeneration system for domestic use is described. The results show that exergy loss of the cell stack and some heat exchangers are mainly reduced, increasing power generation efficiency by the fuel utilization ratio.

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  1. Exergy Joint Research Laboratory, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan

    Tsukasa Hori & Yoshinori Hisazumi

  2. Energy Technology Research Laboratories, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan

    Tsutomu Wakabayashi

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  1. Tsukasa Hori
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  2. Yoshinori Hisazumi
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  1. Center for Service Research, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

    Mitsutaka Matsumoto

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Yamada-oka 2-1, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan

    Yasushi Umeda

  3. Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

    Keijiro Masui

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan

    Shinichi Fukushige

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Hori, T., Hisazumi, Y., Wakabayashi, T. (2012). Exergy Design of Energy Conversion System Using Internet Technology. In: Matsumoto, M., Umeda, Y., Masui, K., Fukushige, S. (eds) Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-3010-6_29

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