Heat Exchanger Technologies for Sustainable Renewable Energy Systems

Heat Exchanger Technologies for Sustainable Renewable Energy Systems serves as a comprehensive resource on the cutting-edge advancements and applications of heat exchanger technologies in the realm of renewable energy. This book delves into the fundamental principles, design methodologies, and operational strategies for optimizing heat exchange processes in various sustainable energy systems. Covering a wide range of topics, the book explores innovative heat exchanger designs, materials, and configurations that enhance thermal performance and efficiency. It examines the integration of heat exchangers in solar thermal systems, geothermal applications, and biomass energy systems, providing insights into their role in promoting energy conservation and sustainability. The content encompasses both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, featuring case studies that illustrate successful implementations of heat exchanger technologies in real-world scenarios. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of performance evaluation metrics, modeling techniques, and experimental methodologies used to assess heat exchanger efficiency. Key features of the book:Discusses the principles of heat transfer and fluid dynamics relevant to heat exchangers. Investigates emerging materials and design innovations for enhanced thermal performance. Explores the application of heat exchangers in various renewable energy systems, including solar, geothermal, and biomass. Provides in-depth analysis of modeling techniques and performance evaluation criteria. Highlights recent developments in heat exchanger technologies and their impact on sustainability. Targeted at researchers, engineers, and students in the fields of renewable energy, mechanical engineering, and environmental science, this book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to advance their understanding of heat exchanger technologies and their vital role in sustainable energy systems.

Mukesh Kumar Awasthi has done his PhD on the topic “Viscous Correction for the Potential Flow Analysis of Capillary and Kelvin-Helmholtz instability”. He is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Dr. Awasthi is specialized in the mathematical modeling of flow problems. He has taught courses of Fluid Mechanics, Discrete Mathematics, Partial differential equations, Abstract Algebra, Mathematical Methods, and Measure theory to postgraduate students. He has acquired excellent knowledge in the mathematical modeling of flow problems, and he can solve these problems analytically as well as numerically. He has a good grasp of the subjects like viscous potential flow, electro-hydrodynamics, magneto-hydrodynamics, heat, and mass transfer. He has excellent communication skills and leadership qualities. He is self-motivated and responds to suggestions in a more convincing manner. Dr. Awasthi has qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted on all India level in the year 2008 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and got Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for doing research. He has published 125 plus research publications (journal articles/books/book chapters/conference articles) in many national and international journals and conferences. Also, he has published 10 books. He is also a series editor of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Intelligent Engineering Systems”. He has attended many symposia, workshops, and conferences in mathematics as well as fluid mechanics. He has got the “Research Awards” consecutively four times from 2013-2016 by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He has also received the start-up research fund for his project “Nonlinear study of the interface in multilayer fluid system” from UGC, New Delhi. He is also listed among the top 2% of influential researchers in the world, as prepared by Stanford University based on Scopus data for the years 2022 and 2023. His Orcid is 0000-0002-6706-5226, Google Scholar web link is https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Dj3ktGAAAAAJ and research gate web link ishttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mukesh-Awasthi-2.

Ashwani Kumar holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Vibration and Design with a diverse and impressive career spanning over 14 years. He currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer (Gazetted Officer Group B) in Mechanical Engineering at the Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh (under Government of Uttar Pradesh) in Kanpur, India. Prior to his current role, Dr. Kumar served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Graphic Era University, Dehradun (ranked 52nd by NIRF India) from July 2010 to November 2013. Beyond his academic contributions, Dr. Kumar possesses extensive leadership and administrative experience. He has held numerous key positions within the education sector, including Coordinator for AICTE-Extension of Approval, Nodal Officer for PMKVY-TI Scheme (Government of India), Internal Coordinator - CDTP Scheme (Government of Uttar Pradesh), Industry Academia Relation Officer, Assistant Centre Superintendent (ACS) - Institute Examination Cell, Zonal Officer for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Diploma), and Sector Magistrate for State Assembly and General Elections. Dr. Kumar is a passionate researcher and a prominent figure in the field of academic publishing. His dedication to knowledge dissemination is evident in his role as Series Editor for seven distinguished book series published by international publishers of repute. These series encompass a wide range of topics and are titled “Advances in Manufacturing, Design and Computational Intelligence Techniques”, “Renewable and Sustainable Energy Developments”, “Smart Innovations and Technological Advancements in Mechanical and Materials Engineering”, “Solar Thermal Energy Systems: Advancements in Engineering, Ergonomics, and Sustainable Development”, “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Intelligent Engineering Systems”, “Computational Intelligence and Biomedical Engineering” and “Renewable Green Technologies for Sustainable Energy Solutions”. Dr. Kumar's editorial expertise extends beyond book series. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies (IJMMST, ISSN: 2583-6625), and Editor of the International Journal of Energy Resources Applications (IJERA, ISSN: 2583-6617). He has also been a guest editor for a special issue of Buildings titled as Sustainable Buildings, Resilient Cities and Infrastructure Systems (ISSN: 2075-5309, I.F. 3.1) and holds editorial board positions on eight international journals and acts as review board member of 20 prestigious (Indexed in SCI/SCIE/Scopus) international journals with high impact factor. Dr. Kumar's dedication to scholarship is further demonstrated by his prolific authorship of over 165+ articles in prestigious journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Additionally, he has co-authored or edited over 40+ books in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Renewable Energy Engineering. Dr. Kumar's achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards, including a Best Teacher award for excellence in academics and research. He has also successfully guided 15 students through their B.Tech., M.Tech, and Ph.D. theses and currently serves as an external doctoral committee member at S.R.M. University, New Delhi. Dr. Kumar is actively involved in cutting-edge research, focusing on areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mechanical Engineering, Smart Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, Thermal Energy Storage, Building Efficiency, Renewable Energy Harvesting, Sustainable Transportation, and Heavy Vehicle Dynamics. He holds four patents and frequently participates in international conferences as an invited speaker, session chair, and member of advisory boards, review boards, and program committees. Dr. Kumar's ORCID ID is 0000-0003-4099-935X and Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=KOILpEkAAAAJ.

Nitesh Dutt is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, COER University, India. He has more than 7 years of teaching experience. He has done his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, master’s and PhD from IIT Roorkee. He has published more than 11 research articles in international journals and conferences. His main area of research is Nuclear Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Sivasakthivel Thangavel has been serving as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Global College of Engineering and Technology, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman since May 2018. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from IIT Roorkee, India. Throughout his career, Dr. Siva worked as a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow and researcher in China, Japan, and France, publishing more than 30 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. He is a certified higher education teacher and obtained a postgraduate certificate in academic practice in 2020 from the University of the West of England. Moreover, Dr. Siva boasts over eight years of experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at various higher educational institutes in India, China, Japan, and Oman. He has taught diverse modules across the field of mechanical engineering. His Orcid id is 0000-0001-6802-4015 and Scopus Id is 55962921000.