Advanced Energy Technologies and Systems I

Preface
Contents
1 Information Measurement System for Thermal Conductivity Studying
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Principle of Operation
	3 Information Measurement System Design
	4 Information Measurement System Software
	5 System Calibration and Verification Errors of the Thermal Conductivity Measuring in the Operating Temperature Range
	6 Methodology for Low Conductivity Materials Studying
	7 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
2 Approaching a LFR Direct Steam Generation Power Plant Towards an Endoreversible Heat Engine
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Linear Fresnel Reflector
		1.2 Direct Steam Generation in CSP
	2 Proposal of a Conceptual DSG CSP
		2.1 Solar Field: Linear Fresnel Reflector Description
		2.2 Power Block
	3 Thermo-hydraulic Model of the CSP Plants
		3.1 Assumptions and Considerations
		3.2 LFR Solar Field
		3.3 Power Block
		3.4 Results of the Thermo-hydraulic Model
		3.5 Endoreversible Thermodynamics Comparison
	4 Conclusions
	References
3 Intelligent Control and Monitoring of Biomass Comminution Process with the Use of Genetic Algorithms
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Issues of Artificial Intelligence and Machines’ Learning
		2.1 Basics of Artificial Intelligence
		2.2 Characteristics of Learning Systems
	3 Application of Intelligent Control and Regulation Systems in Grinding Systems
	4 Integration of Grinding System Modules as a Condition of Effective Monitoring and Control
	5 Genetic Algorithm for Minimization of Energy Consumption and Emissivity of Grinding
		5.1 Structure of the Developed Genetic Algorithm
		5.2 Creation of a Control System for a Five-Disc Grinder by Means of Genetic Algorithm
	6 Summary
	Acknowledgements
	References
4 Advances in Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment Strategies
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Recalcitrant Structure of Lignocellulosic Biomass (LCB)
	3 Methods Employed for Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass
		3.1 Physical Methods
		3.2 Chemical Methods
		3.3 Physico-chemical Methods
		3.4 Biological Methods
	References
5 Alternative Vehicle Fuels Management: Energy, Environmental and Economic Aspects
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Reserves of Fossil Fuels
	4 Overall Trends in the Crude Oil Market
	5 Greenhouse Gas Emission Caused by Land Transport
	6 Alternative Vehicle Fuels
	7 Alternative Vehicle Fuels: Carbon Dioxide Emissions
	8 Energy Indicators for Fuels
	9 Economical Indicators
		9.1 Fuel Energy Costs
		9.2 Fuel Economy
	10 Conclusions
	References