abstract
This paper aims to use the Thermodynamic concept of Exergy in performing national resource accounting for Thailand. Various types of resources generally expressed in the units of weight or energy are converted into the unit of exergy. The use of exergy concept in resource accounting is rational because the exergy content of resources can be referred to as their potential to do useful work or minimum required work to acquire such resources. The studying results can be used in setting natural resources conservation priorities. It also serves as useful information in developing a comprehensive and efficient natural resource management plan. Moreover, the calculated national exergy consumption can serve as a reference value that can be used to compare against organizational or individual exergy consumption. In addition, this paper aims to provide information that help researchers to better understand the concept of exergy and its potential applications especially in the field of environmental performance indices.
This paper aims to use the Thermodynamic concept of Exergy in performing national resource accounting for Thailand. Various types of resources generally expressed in the units of weight or energy are converted into the unit of exergy. The use of exergy concept in resource accounting is rational because the exergy content of resources can be referred to as their potential to do useful work or minimum required work to acquire such resources. The studying results can be used in setting natural resources conservation priorities. It also serves as useful information in developing a comprehensive and efficient natural resource management plan. Moreover, the calculated national exergy consumption can serve as a reference value that can be used to compare against organizational or individual exergy consumption. In addition, this paper aims to provide information that help researchers to better understand the concept of exergy and its potential applications especially in the field of environmental performance indices.
Keywords: Exergy, Energy, Environmental Impacts, Sustainability, Resource Accounting
