https://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/index.htmlA comprehensive introduction to the detailed modeling of energy system components and off-design behavior, using a systemic and technologically realistic approach supported by Thermoptim.Hugoen-usThu, 22 Jan 2026 14:36:36 +0100https://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/toc/index.htmlThu, 22 Jan 2026 14:35:10 +0100https://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/toc/index.html📚 Table of Contents Energy Systems: A New Approach to Engineering Thermodynamics Preliminaries Searching References in the Thermoptim-Unit Portal (xx) Forewords: Foreword to the First Edition by John W. Mitchell (xiii) Foreword to the First Edition by Alain Lambotte (xx) About the Author (xxii) General Introduction (xxv) Structure of This Book (xxx) Objectives of This Book (xxii) A Working Tool on Many Levels (xxiii) Mind Maps (xxv) Symbols (xxxi) Acronyms (xxxv) Conversion Factors (xxxvii) 📌 Part I: First Steps in Engineering Thermodynamics Chapter 1: A New Educational Paradigm (p. 3) Introduction (p. 3) General Context (p. 3) Difficulties Encountered in Teaching Applied Thermodynamics (p. 4) Educational Issues (p. 5) Sequencing the Course (p. 10) Comparison with Other Tools with Teaching Potential (p. 14) By Way of Summary (p. 15) Bibliography (p. 16) Chapter 2: Components, Functions, and Reference Processes (p. 17) Introduction (p. 17) Main Functionalities Associated with Energy Technologies (p. 17) Energies Brought into Play in the Processes (p. 30) Chapter 3: Modeling of Simple Cycles in Thermodynamic Charts and Thermoptim (p. 49) Introduction (p. 49) Properties and Charts of Pure Substances (p. 49) Thermodynamic Charts (p. 59) Plot of Cycles in the (h, ln(P)) Chart (p. 63) Complements for Cycle Studies (p. 85) 📌 Part II: Components and Conventional Cycles Chapter 4: Combustion and Heat Exchangers (p. 87) Introduction (p. 87) Combustion (p. 87) Heat Exchangers (p. 100) Bibliography (p. 119) Chapter 5: Steam Systems Components (p. 121) Introduction (p. 121) Boiler and Steam Generators (p. 121) Steam Turbines (p. 126) Cooling Towers (p. 130) Extension System for Thermoptim by Adding External Classes (p. 138) Bibliography (p. 144) Further Reading (p. 144) Chapter 6: Second Law, Entropy, and Exergy (p. 145) Introduction (p. 145) Entropy (p. 145) Exergy (p. 157) Energy and Exergy Balances (p. 161) Bibliography (p. 168) Chapter 7: Optimization by Thermal Integration (Pinch Method) (p. 169) Introduction (p. 169) Basic Principles (p. 169) Pinch Point (p. 170) Integration of Complex Heat System (p. 171) Design of Exchange Networks (p. 173) Minimizing the Pinch (p. 175) Implementation of the Algorithm (p. 175) Establishment of Actual Composite Curves (p. 178) Plot of the Carnot Factor Difference Curve (CFDC) (p. 179) Matching Exchange Fluids (p. 181) Thermal Machines and Heat Integration (p. 186) Bibliography (p. 187) 📌 Part III: Main Conventional Cycles Chapter 8: Variants of Steam Power Plants (p. 191) Introduction (p. 191) General Technological Constraints on Steam Cycles (p. 192) Reheat Steam Power Plants (p. 192) Regenerative and Reheat Rankine Cycle (p. 197) Supercritical Cycles (p. 202) Binary Cycles (p. 204) Nuclear Power Plant Cycles (p. 205) ORC Power Plants (p. 212) Bibliography (p. 215) Chapter 9: Conventional Internal Combustion Engines (p. 217) Introduction (p. 217) Gas Turbine Cycles and Variants (p. 217) Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (p. 230) Bibliography (p. 263) Chapter 10: Combined Cycle, Cogeneration, or CHP (p. 265) Introduction (p. 265) Combined Cycles (p. 265) Cogeneration or CHP (p. 272) Trigeneration (p. 283) Bibliography (p. 286) Chapter 11: Compression Refrigeration Cycles (p. 287) Introduction (p. 287) General (p. 287) Improvement of the Simple Refrigeration Cycle (p. 288) Cryogenic Cycles (p. 308) Heat Pumps (p. 315) Bibliography (p. 318) 📌 Part IV: Innovative Cycles Including Low Environmental Impact Chapter 12: Thermodynamics of Moist Mixtures and Air Conditioning (p. 319) Introduction (p. 319) Moist Mixture Properties (p. 319) Water Vapor/Gas Mixture Processes (p. 326) Air Conditioning (p. 340) Bibliography (p. 347) Chapter 13: Liquid Absorption Refrigeration Cycles (p. 349) Introduction (p. 349) Real Fluid Mixtures (p. 349) Principle of the Absorption Machine (p. 360) Bibliography (p. 371) Chapter 14: Advanced Gas Turbine Cycles (p. 375) Introduction (p. 375) Humid Air Gas Turbine (p. 375) Supercritical CO₂ Cycles (p. 379) Advanced Combined Cycles (p. 384) Bibliography (p. 396) Chapter 15: Stirling, Future Nuclear Reactor, and Oxyfuel Cycles (p. 397) Introduction (p. 397) Stirling Engines (p. 397) Future Nuclear Reactors (p. 411) Oxy-combustion Cycles (p. 424) Bibliography (p. 434) Chapter 16: New and Renewable Thermal Energy Cycles (p. 437) Introduction (p. 437) Solar Thermodynamic Cycles (p. 437) OTEC Cycles (p. 449) Geothermal Cycles (p. 451) Energy Use of Biomass (p. 458) Bibliography (p. 467) Chapter 17: Evaporation, Mechanical Vapor Compression, Desalination, and Drying by Hot Gas (p. 469) Introduction (p. 469) Evapoconcentration (p. 469) Desalination (p. 478) Drying by Hot Gas (p. 486) Bibliography (p. 492) Chapter 18: Electrochemical Converters: Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers (p. 493) Introduction (p. 493) Fuel Cells (p. 493) Electrolyzers (p. 510) Bibliography (p. 513) Conclusion General Conclusion (p. 515) Index (p. 517)https://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/first-steps-thopt/index.htmlThu, 22 Jan 2026 14:35:49 +0100https://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/first-steps-thopt/index.htmlFirst Steps with Thermoptim Installation of Thermoptim Demo Version To use Thermoptim without a paid license, you can install one of the demo versions available at: 🔗 Download Thermoptim Thermoptim requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), preferably version 1.8, to be installed on your machine. If Java is not installed, download it here: 🔗 Download Java Launching Thermoptim To open Thermoptim, double-click the ThoptExec.jar file. For guidance on getting started—such as opening existing project files or using an example catalog—visit this page on the Thermoptim-Unit portal: 🔗 Getting Started with Thermoptimhttps://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/_avertissement/index.htmlThu, 22 Jan 2026 14:36:36 +0100https://server.s4e2.com/crc/esna/general/_avertissement/index.htmlImportant Information 📚 Complementary Digital Resources On these pages, you will find links and guidance to digital resources designed to enrich and expand the explanations provided in the book. These materials are intended to deepen your understanding and offer practical applications of the concepts discussed. Types of Resources Available We provide several types of complementary materials, including: Diapason audio sessions (guided explanations and discussions), Guided explorations (step-by-step interactive simulations), Thematic pages from the Thermoptim-Unit portal. 🔍 Important Notes 1. About Diapason Sessions Many of the Diapason sessions were created several years ago. As a result: