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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. thermodynamics
  4. energy conversion
  5. exergy
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. energy
  4. energy flow
  5. energy conversion
  6. exergy
  1. Fields of Study
  2. sustainability science and engineering
  3. industrial ecology
  4. energy flow
  5. energy conversion
  6. exergy
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental sustainability
  3. industrial ecology
  4. energy flow
  5. energy conversion
  6. exergy

Preferred term

exergy

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The maximum amount of external-energy that could be drawn from a system or form of energy in relation to a certain reference environment. Exergy is not considered to be a form of energy but a designation of the quality of energy.

    Source: NASA Thesaurus

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • exergic energy
  • exergy loss
  • exergy lost
  • life cycle exergy assessment

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/198462

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