Thermodynamic indicators characterize the energy use efficiency of the natural and human systems. The indicators assessing different aspects of energy, exergy, and emergy are used commonly. Many integrated indices to measure sustainability and unsustainability have been discussed.

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Thermodynamics-Based Sustainability Indicators

  • Ashok K. Singh

摘要

Thermodynamic indicators characterize the energy use efficiency of the natural and human systems. The indicators assessing different aspects of energy, exergy, and emergy are used commonly. Many integrated indices to measure sustainability and unsustainability have been discussed.