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Applications of Pinch Analysis in the Design of Isolated Energy Systems

Santanu Bandyopadhyay,     Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India

Abstract:

This chapter extends the applicability of Pinch Analysis to the design of isolated energy systems. Isolated energy systems serve the energy need of a location by converting nearby primary energy sources, and such systems are independent of the nationwide energy supply chain. The concept is illustrated with various applications.

Key words

Pinch Analysis

isolated energy systems

renewable energy systems

design space

33.1 Introduction

Sustainable energy systems can provide energy services to the present generation without compromising similar levels of energy services for the future ...

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