ABSTRACT
The basic approach to the design and optimization of thermal systems has been presented in the preceding chapters. Different steps in the design process, starting with the formulation and the concept, have been presented to obtain acceptable designs, followed by optimization. Many additional aspects that must be included in practice for a successful design have also been outlined. These include economic, safety environmental, regulatory, legal, and other issues that may be technical or nontechnical in nature. These considerations are of critical importance, since a design that is technically feasible may not be acceptable because of the excessive cost or because it violates regulations regarding safety or the environmental impact.
