Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and, Optimization

Technologies for Solar Thermal Energy: Theory, Design and Optimization presents concepts surrounding industrial process heat and thermal power generation, including detailed theory and practical considerations for design, performance analysis, and economic assessments. Addressing the significance of power generation from solar thermal energy, the book covers the different power cycles for solar thermal power plant and comparison analysis, along with the advantages of solar thermal power systems compared with photovoltaic systems, corresponding energy storage technology, working materials, and the design method of a solar thermal power plant.

This book is most valuable for lecturers, postgraduate and undergraduate students who will benefit from technological advances. In addition, researchers and engineers can use this book for modern theories and design aspects to enhance knowledge and conduct research in the field of solar thermal energy.

• Includes reference case studies that illustrate worldwide installations
• Provides detailed coverage of the design of solar thermal energy storage and thermal collectors for power plants
• Covers a complete economic assessment of solar thermal energy through a life cycle and feasibility analysis

About the Author

Dr. Md. Hasanuzaman is an Associate Professor at the UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), University of Malaya, Malaysia. He was listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University/Elsevier in 2020, 2021 and 2022. He served as Programme Coordinator of the Master of Renewable Energy, Double Degree Programme with Master of Energy Science, at Kyoto University, Japan from 2012 to 2020. He earned his PhD and an M. Eng. Sc. from the University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. Dr. Hasan’s research interests include Thermal Engineering, Renewable Energy, Solar Thermal, Energy and Buildings, Energy Policy, Energy and Environment, Nanotechnology, Transportation and Electric Vehicles. He is an Associate Editor of the Alexandria Engineering Journal and Guest Editor of Renewable Energy, and has published two books, authored numerous book chapters, and is author or co-author of over 130 research papers and 50 conference proceedings.