International Journal of Energy Research

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Analysis of sectoral energy and exergy use of Saudi Arabia

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I. Dincer

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, Box 127, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

School of Manufacturing Engineering, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, 200 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K4, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author

M. M. Hussain,

M. M. Hussain

Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, Box 127, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

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I. Al-Zaharnah,

I. Al-Zaharnah

Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, Box 127, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

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I. Dincer,

Corresponding Author

I. Dincer

[email protected]

Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, Box 127, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

School of Manufacturing Engineering, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, 200 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K4, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author

M. M. Hussain,

M. M. Hussain

Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, Box 127, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

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I. Al-Zaharnah,

I. Al-Zaharnah

Department of Mechanical Engineering, KFUPM, Box 127, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia

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First published: 29 January 2004

https://doi.org/10.1002/er.962

Citations: 81

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This paper presents the analysis of sectoral energy and exergy utilization of Saudi Arabia by considering the energy and exergy flows for the 12 years between 1990 and 2001. Sectoral energy and exergy efficiencies are obtained for the subsectors and the devices used in each sector. Energy and exergy flow diagrams for Saudi Arabia are also presented, respectively, to illustrate the situation on how energy and exergy efficiencies vary in each sector. The residential sector appears to be the most energy efficient sector, and the industrial sector to be the most exergy efficient. It is believed that the current methodology is useful for analyzing sectoral energy and exergy utilization, which will help Saudi Arabia with energy savings through energy efficiency and/or energy conservation measures. It is also be helpful to establish standards to facilitate application in various sectors and processes for a sustainable energy planning. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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