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Description

Photothermal: Energy Conversion and Clean Energy Systems is a comprehensive textbook-style reference on the principles, mechanisms, materials, analysis, design, and applications of photothermal energy conversion. The book covers solar-thermal collectors, photothermal materials, thermal-energy storage, concentrating systems, solar power towers, evaporation, desalination, drying, industrial process heat, thermochemical applications, and hybrid systems. It also presents important equations, energy balances, efficiency analysis, design parameters, common assumptions, common mistakes, and examination-oriented questions. Designed for B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D. students, researchers, and competitive-examination aspirants, the book connects fundamental concepts with practical engineering applications and advanced photothermal technologies.