A second-law model for the decarbonization potential of heat pumps

In this work, we have considered a non-canonical scalar field dark energy model in the framework of flat FRW background. It has also been assumed that the dark matter sector interacts with the non-canonical dark energy sector through some interaction term. Using the solutions for this interacting non-canonical scalar field dark energy model, we have investigated the validity of generalized second law (GSL) of thermodynamics in various scenarios using first law and area law of thermodynamics. For this purpose, we have assumed two types of horizons viz apparent horizon and event horizon for the universe and using first law of thermodynamics, we have examined the validity of GSL on both apparent and event horizons. Next, we have considered two types of entropy-corrections on apparent and event horizons. Using the modified area law, we have examined the validity of GSL of thermodynamics on apparent and event horizons under some restrictions of model parameters.

The science of thermodynamics is built primarily on two fundamentally natural laws, known as the first and second laws. The first law of thermodynamics is simply an expression of the conservation of energy principle. It asserts that energy is a thermodynamic property, and that during an interaction, energy can change from one form to another but the total amount of energy remains constant. The second law of thermodynamics asserts that energy has quality as well as quantity, and actual processes occur in the direction of decreasing quality of energy. The attempts to quantify the quality or “work potential” of energy in light of the second law of thermodynamics has resulted in the definition of the property named exergy. In this chapter, basic relations for the first and second laws of thermodynamics are provided for closed systems and control volumes. The concepts of entropy and exergy derived from the second law are thoroughly discussed.KeywordsEntropy ChangeEntropy GenerationHeat EngineExergy AnalysisExergy EfficiencyThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.

Coal to SNG: Technical progress, modeling and system optimization through exergy analysis

There are two primary laws including the first and second laws of thermodynamics that should be used to assess a process. Generally, only the first law of thermodynamics is investigated in numerical solutions, so it is possible to exist some numerical results that do not satisfy the second law of thermodynamics because of numerical errors. To achieve reliable numerical outcomes, it is better to apply two indexes of HEAT BALANCE ERROR and VIRTUAL ENTROPY GENERATION, which come from the second law of thermodynamics. In other words, an approach to develop computational fluid dynamics investigations is to take second law of thermodynamics into consideration. In this study, two different models including counterflow double‐pipe heat exchanger and single‐pipe with constant wall temperature are simulated in various cases with different efficiencies and temperature ratios. It is found that 46 cases of total 523 double‐pipe models and 24 cases of total 402 simulations of single‐pipe models had unacceptable results regarding to two mentioned criteria. The results revealed that it is less likely to gain unreliable results in smaller efficiency and lower inlet temperature for double‐pipe heat exchanger and single‐pipe respectively.

Introduction: From the thermodynamic perspective, the diaphragm is an open thermal system and can be regarded as a machine (piston) that converts part of the consumed power in external power during a breathing cycle. Aims and objectives: Aim of the study is to determine the exergy destruction and entropy generation by using thermodynamic analysis of the work done in the diaphragm muscle. Methods: In this study, a human respiratory system was modeled as the diaphragm skeletal muscle. Then, the first and second laws of thermodynamics were utilized to analyze these systems. Mass, energy, exergy and entropy balances are performed around the diaphragm muscles to calculate the glucose consumption, exergy destruction and entropy generation. Results: As a result of the thermodynamic analysis of the work for resting state respiration (diaphragm) performed by a healthy adult individual, the minimum and maximum values of the exergy destruction were calculated to change from 8.41x10-3 kJ/min to 12x10-3 kJ/min, respectively. Entropy generation was found to be between 2.82x10-5 and 4.03x10-5. The glucose used by the diaphragm muscle is calculated for minimum and maximum work values. Given the results of the energy balance analysis according to the first law of thermodynamics, the glucose consumed for this work was calculated as 0.22-0.31 mmol/min. Conclusions: When the muscle work done by the diaphragm is maximized, exergy destruction is also increasing. In individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, considering the increased muscle work to be done for respiration, entropy generation may be expected to increase further in these patients.

Bioenergy, sustainability, and the second law

A scale-invariant model of statistical mechanics and modified forms of the first and the second laws of thermodynamics

The result of this study shows the performance of Ihovbor Gas Power Plant in Benin, Edo State Nigeria using first and second law of thermodynamics. Analysing the efficiency of the plant using first law of thermodynamics showed that with increase in inlet air temperature, the energy conversion efficiency of the plant reduces. The exergy efficiency of the plant also confirmed that increase in inlet air temperature results in decrease of the exergetic efficiency of the plant. Analysis of each of the components showed the greatest destruction of exergy was in the combustion chamber while the least is the Gas turbine section. Using numerical method in analyzing the gas turbine plant when retrofitting with an evaporative inlet air cooler showed better performance in energy conversion as power generation increased with an average of 1% per 1oC degree fall in temperature, the work ratio and thermal efficiency of the plant also increased. The analysis of the modified plant using second law of thermodynamics showed an increase in magnitude of both the exergy destroyed and the efficiency of the plant. Analysis showed that integrating evaporative cooler as component of the inlet air cooler increases the efficiency of the Air compressor by over 0.8% thus increasing the plant’s exergetic efficiency.

Available energy analysis

Experimental study on heat and exergy balance of a dual-fuel combined injection engine with hydrogen and gasoline

Thermodynamic analysis of sugar production systems was carried out based on the application of the First Law of Thermodynamics (energy characteristics) as well as on the joint application of the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics (exergy characteristics). Based on this analysis, three groups of energy-saving options were formed: using waste energy resources; changing energy parameters; based on structural changes in the system. It is shown that the identified energy-saving potentials can serve as a basis for the subsequent optimization of sugar production systems. However, the final decision on the application of these energy-saving options requires a thermo-economic approach, since the implementation of most of them requires significant capital investment. The main exergetic characteristics of a typical sugar production scheme with a capacity of 3000 tons of sugar per day have been calculated, analysis of which showed that the main source of exergy losses (more than 70 %) in sugar production systems are the boiling processes, which also have a low degree of thermodynamic perfection (0.54). Losses of exergy in these processes as well as in others are caused by big heat fluxes and irreversibility of heat exchange processes at significant temperature drops, and as dissipative losses of centrifugation processes, mechanical separation, diffusion and transport of streams. The presented thermodynamic analysis is the basis for the subsequent thermo-economic optimization of sugar production systems.

The performance of turbochargers is heavily influenced by heat transfer. Conventional investigations are commonly performed under adiabatic assumptions and are based on the first law of thermodynamics, which is insufficient for perceiving the aerothermodynamic performance of turbochargers. This study aims to experimentally investigate the non-adiabatic performance of an automotive turbocharger turbine through energy and exergy analysis, considering heat transfer impacts. It is achieved based on experimental measurements and by implementing a novel innovative power-based approach to extract the amount of heat transfer. The turbocharger is measured on a hot gas test bench in both diabatic and adiabatic conditions. Consequently, by carrying out energy and exergy balances, the amount of lost available work due to heat transfer and internal irreversibilities within the turbine is quantified. The study allows researchers to achieve a deep understanding of the impacts of heat transfer on the aerothermodynamic performance of turbochargers, considering both the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

We consider the particle creation scenario in the dynamical Chern-Simons modified gravity in the presence of perfect fluid equation of state p=(γ-1)ρ. By assuming various modified entropies (Bekenstein entropy logarithmic entropy, power law correction, and Renyi entropy), we investigate the first law of thermodynamics and generalized second law of thermodynamics on the apparent horizon. In the presence of particle creation rate, we discuss the generalized second law of thermodynamics and thermal equilibrium condition. It is found that thermodynamics laws and equilibrium condition remain valid under certain conditions of parameters.

The cosmological scenario is built up within the framework of scalar field model possessing a noncanonical kinetic term in loop quantum gravity. The noncanonical scalar field is permitted to interact with dark matter field by assuming a specific form of coupling term. The equation of state parameter is set to be constant as well as variable (Chevallier–Polarski–Linder parametrization) and evaluated the behavior of universe through deceleration parameter and weak energy condition. These parameters favor the accelerated expansion of the universe for three values of equation of state parameter in both cases allowed by observational data. The squared speed of sound leads to the stability of the underlying models in both forms of equation of state parameter. Moreover, the validity of generalized second law of thermodynamics is analyzed by using first law of thermodynamics and assume the universe to be enclosed by apparent horizon. The Bekenstein, logarithmic and power-law entropy is being considered as entropy of horizon. The thermodynamic equilibrium condition is also discussed for all three cases of entropies. The generalized second law of thermodynamics and thermal equilibrium condition is satisfied for all the three types of entropies.

This project was aimed at developing and using numerical tools which incorporate the second law of thermodynamics to better understand engine operation and particularly the combustion process. A major activity of this project was the continual enhancement and use of an existing engine cycle simulation to investigate a wide range of engine parameters and concepts. The major motivation of these investigations was to improve engine efficiency. These improvements were examined from both the first law and second law perspective. One of the most important aspects of this work was the identification of the combustion irreversibilities as functions of engine design and operating parameters. The combustion irreversibility may be quantified in a number of ways but one especially useful way is by determining the destruction of exergy (availability) during the combustion process. This destruction is the penalty due to converting the fuel exergy to thermal energy for producing work. The engine cycle simulation was used to examine the performance of an automotive (5.7 liter), V-8 spark-ignition engine. A base case was defined for operation at 1400 rpm, stoichiometric, MBT spark timing with a bmep of 325 kPa. For this condition, the destruction of exergy during the combustion process was 21.0%. Variations of many engine parameters (including speed, load, and spark timing) did not alter the level of destruction very much (with these variations, the exergy destruction was within the range of 20.5-21.5%). Also, the use of turbocharging or the use of an over-expanded engine design did not significantly change the exergy destruction. The exergy destruction during combustion was most affected by increased inlet oxygen concentration (which reduced the destruction due to the higher combustion temperatures) and by the use of cooled EGR (which increased the destruction). This work has demonstrated that, in general, the exergy destruction for conventional engines is fairly constant ({approx}21%) for a range of operating and design parameters. Further, to achieve high efficiency engines requires that the exergy be managed and not necessarily reduced. The overall thermodynamics is the final discriminator regarding high efficiency engines.