This book examines the intersections of energy, exergy, and environmental subjects spanning a broad spectrum of disciplines. It comprehensively examines methodologies and solutions to enhance energy efficiency by managing processes and adopting clean energy technology. A global group of authors contributes to a substantive exploration of cleaner technologies, encompassing green energy, renewable resources, environmental science, and the emerging e-mobility domain. The book covers advanced topics, including the latest developments in renewable energy technologies and solar power, the complexities of oil and gas technologies, the evolution of smart grids, and the ever-expanding landscape of green and electrified transportation. It provides insights into alternative and clean fuel sources, the promise of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, the role of nuclear energy in sustainability, and the nuances of environmental technologies. Other coverage includes smart cities, sustainable building practices, energy management systems, and advanced desalination techniques. Beyond these technical aspects, the authors address pressing societal and environmental challenges, critically examining life cycle assessment methodologies and technologies designed to reduce CO2 emissions.

The Role of Exergy and Energy in Sustainability i s a vital reference for academic and industry researchers in mechanical, environmental, and electrical engineering, thermodynamics, environmental science, economics, and technology management. It thoroughly explores the intricate relationships between energy, exergy, and ecological sustainability and provides a deeper understanding of these critical subjects.

Explores the relationship between energy, exergy, and ecological sustainability Offers recent research, case studies, and situation analyses A global group of authors contributes to a substantive exploration of clean energy technologies

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M. Ziya Sogut, Ph.D., is a distinguished Full Professor in the Maritime Faculty at Piri Reis University. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Marmara University (1988) and advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Balkesir University, earning his Master's (2005) and Ph.D. (2009). Dr. Sogut has extensive expertise in energy systems, including exergy analysis, exergoeconomic optimization, heat recovery, renewable energy technologies, and environmental impact assessments. He is an internationally recognized Certified Building Energy Manager, a UNIDO International Energy Efficiency Expert for Industry, and serves as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals. His research and project management experience spans energy management, cooling technologies, and sustainable applications. With a robust academic background and a commitment to advancing energy efficiency, he has contributed significantly to both theoretical studies and practical applications in the field. Prof. Sogut, who has a versatile academic background and influential work in the field of energy efficiency, has made significant contributions to both theoretical studies and practical applications in the field.

Inhalt

Part 1: Energy Efficiency and management.- Chapter 1: Environmental Sustainability Metrics for Effective Heat Demand Management in Integrating Buildings.- Chapter 2: Sensitivity Analysis of Operating Parameters on Solid Desiccant Dehumidification and Regeneration Processes Using Artificial Neural Networks Approach.- Chapter 3: Sustainable Efficiency Analysis of A Painting Robot for Wind Turbine Tower Painting Process: A case study.- Chapter 4: Assessment of the Current Developments Regarding the Reduction of Maritime Transport CO2 Emissions Within the Framework of the Acquis Communautaire.- Chapter 5: Decarbonisation Targets and Actions in Turkish Maritime Sector Within the Framework of the Financing Agreement for the Annual Action Plan in favour of Turkey for 2021.- Chapter 6: Efficient Waste Management Strategies and Response Methods for Oil Spill Accidents in Turkish Coastal Waters.- Part 2: Energy Rationality and Environment.- Chapter 7: The Bilateral Impacts of Global Climate Change on the Shipping Sector: An Analysis of IPCC Scenarios and IMO's GHG Emissions Reduction Strategies.- Chapter 8: Analysis of Wind Flow around Major Buildings in the Campus of College of Engineering Trivandrum.- Chapter 9: Thermodynamic And Parametric Analysis of A Double Adsorptive Solar Cooling Cycle.- Chapter 10: Thermal performance of Fresnel Concentrated Solar Power System and Assessing their Impact Towards Environment.- Chapter 11: Solar Energy To Treat All Types of Wastewater for Reuse In Green H2 Production By PV-Electrolysis.- Part 3: Energy and Sustainability-Based Approach.- Chapter 12: Hybrid System for The Needs Electrical and Thermal Energy At A House: Case Region of The South Climate in Algeria.- Chapter 13: Development and Testing of a Laboratory-Scale Dual Axis Solar Tracking System.- Chapter 14: Application of Photovoltaic-Thermal Collectors in Energy Management Systems Integrated with Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Utilization.- Chapter 15: LBM Simulation of Thermal Comfort in a Room Cooled by Displacement Ventilation: Effect of Inlet-outlet Layouts.- Chapter 16: Assessing Maritime Assets Using Cyber Risk Framework Based on MITRE CAPEC.- Chapter 17: Evaluating Criteria for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption.- Part 4: Technological Transition of Green Growth.- Chapter 18: Kinetic Analysis and Simulation of Rice Husk Char Gasification in H2O and CO2 Atmospheres for Enhanced Syngas Production.- Chapter 19: Dynamic Modeling of CNG Fast Filling Process with Buffer Storage System for Different Natural Gas Mixtures.- Chapter 20: Evaluation Of Wind Energy And Atmospheric Stability In Edincik.- Chapter 21: Towards a Sustainable Future: Techno-Economic Analysis of Wind-Driven Hydrogen Production.- Chapter 22: The Role of Energy Audits in Energy Management Studies Towards Decarbonization.- Chapter 23: Optimization and Application Work of the Heat Pump.- Chapter 24: Daily Variation of the Thermal Performance of the Parabolic Solar Collector Depending on the Storage Volume.- Part 5: Sectorial Decarbonization and Sustainability.- Chapter 25: The Impact of Fouling on Ship Energy Efficiency in Dual-Fuel Engine and Battery Hybrid Electric Ferry Operation.- Chapter 26: Predictive Maintenance for Sustainable Marine Operations Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning.- Chapter 27: Evaluation of Greenwashing Acts as Unfair Competition Offenses.- Chapter 28: Exploring the Structural and Thermal Traits of Polyethylene Nanocomposites Enhanced with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.- Chapter 29: A Novel Concept for Enviro-Sustainability Assessments of Aircraft Jet Engines Under Different Fuelled Conditions.- Chapter 30: The Effect of Seawater Pollution In Ship Main Engine Cooler On Energy Efficiency, Main Engine And Auxiliary Machinery.