"Using classic thermodynamic principles as the point of departure, this new edition supplies the tools required to measure process efficiency and sustainability with improved accuracy. Exploring the driving forces in the chemical and power industries, Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries: Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Third Edition investigates why losses occur and explains how to reduce them. It focuses on economics as a key enabler of technology choices and shareholder returns. This resource is the ideal guide for those engaged in the transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable and sustainable energy sources using low-waste procedures"-- Provided by publisher.