This book features a collection of papers on the issues, intricacies, and challenges relating to energy and environmental science. It offers expert coverage of the various technological aspects of sustainable energy ecosystems, including processes that improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 and other greenhouse emissions. It also addresses the need for sustainable technologies in extractive metallurgy, materials processing, and manufacturing industries with energy efficient technologies. Some additional contributions examine renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass.

Preface ixEditors xiEnergy Technologies and Carbon Dioxide ManagementAlternative Green ProcessesThermodynamic Properties of Novel Low Melting Point LiNO3-NaNO3-KNO3 Ternary Molten Salt for Parabolic Trough Solar PowerGeneration 5T. Wang, and R. ReddyA Thermochemical Study of the W/WO3 System: A Solar to FuelConverter for Syngas Production 17J. Milshtein, S. Basu, S. Gopalan, and U. PalTechnical Viability of Biocoke from Mixtures Coal-Wood Charcoalfor Use in Ironmaking 25M. Mourao, C. Narita, M. Tanaka, and C. TakanoSupercritical CO2-Corrosion of Steels in CCS Environment 31A. Pfennig, S. Schulze, and A. KranzmannDesigning Novel CRIMSON Running System Through NumericalSimulation Method for the Purpose of Reducing the Energy Content ofAluminium Investment Casting 39B. Zeng, M. Jolly, and X. DaiInfrared Radiation Properties of CuO-ZnO-Based Sintered MaterialPrepared for Energy-Saving Coating 47C. Lian, W. Wei, H. Bai, and H. LiPreparation of Modified Semi-Coke from Semi-Coke: ProcessOptimization 55W. Xin, C. Srinivasakannan, P. Jin-hui, D. Xin-hui, and Z.Li-BoWaste Heat Recovery and Furnace TechnologyWaste Heat Recovery Opportunities in a Magnesium SilicothermicReduction Plant 69J. Sever, and P. EngEffect of Batch Charging Equipment on Glass Furnace Efficiency77N. Soleimanian, and M. JollyThermodynamic Properties of ORC System with Zeotropic MixedWorking Fluids for Low Temperature Waste Heat Recovery 85X. Zhang, H. Bai, N. Li, M. Li, X. Zhang, and H. LiThe Optimization of Gases and Thermal Energy in the Upper Zoneof Electric Furnaces in Drenas 93A. Haxhiaj, and E. HaxhiajEnergy EducationSoftware for Energy Education 105A. Morris, and S. PerdahciogluOverview of Industrial Energy Training and Software 115C. BeltA Suggestion for Establishing Energy Management Policy inPrimary Aluminum Industry by Applying Strategic Management Tools123H. FanisalekCarbon Footprint AnalysisMeasuring the CO2 Captured on Bauxite Residue Carbonation131L. Venancio, J. Souza, E. Macedo, O. Dias, and I. SantosStudy on Capture, Recovery and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide139L. Zhou, H. Lu, and P. WangCarbon Footprint and Carbon Deficit Analysis of Iron and SteelIndustry from 1991 to 2010 in China 147X. Lu, H. Bai, H. Zhu, and F. WangThe Life Cycle Assessment of Metal Materials Used for AutomobileBody Materials and Castings 157Z. Zhang, H. Li, X. Hao, Y. Chen, C. Li, and C. WuMagnetic Materials for Energy Applications - IIIStatus and ChallengesBonded Permanent Magnets - An Overview 169V. Panchanathan, and M. SpencerAnisotropic Curie Temperature Materials 177H. Chopra, J. Armstrong, and S. HuaNovel Materials and PhenomenonDesigning Permanent Magnet Machines for Ferrofluid Immersion191A. JudgeConstant Permeability of Fe-B-Si-Nb Crystal-Glassy CompositeBulk Alloy by B2O3 Flux Melting and Casting 199T. Bitoh, and S. IzumiMaterials in Clean Power Systems VIII: Durability ofMaterialsMaterials for Fuel Cells and CSP ApplicationsThe Effect of Constituent, Interfacial Properties and Morphologyon the Dielectric Response of MIEC Membranes 211K. Brinkman, F. Rabbi, and K. ReifsniderAuthor Index 219Subject Index 221