Introduction
An introduction is provided to the material covered in the book, starting with the groundwork related to cogeneration and district energy systems, and their modeling, analysis and optimization. The motivation for the book is also provided, in order to explain its rationale and the needs it seeks to satisfy - in terms of the technologies involved as well as the emphasis on modeling, analysis and optimization. The aims of the book are also given, complementing the material given in the motivation. The approach taken in preparing the book is described, to ensure that it provides appropriate and comprehensive coverage of cogeneration and district energy systems as well as their modeling, analysis and optimization. As part of that coverage, the approach involving an emphasis on modeling, analysis and optimization is detailed and explained. The scope of the book is explained to make it clear to the reader what is and is not covered, and a detailed outline of the book is provided.
Introduction, Page 1 of 2
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