| Description |
1 online resource (304 pages) : 150 illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Background Information -- 1.1 Review of Basic Concepts in Thermodynamics -- 1.2 Hierarchy of Thermodynamic Systems -- 1.3 Laws of Thermodynamics and Math Descriptions -- 1.4 Energy Transfer Modes -- 1.5 Sources for Property Values -- 1.6 Homework Assignments -- 2 Macroscale Mass and Energy Balances with Applications -- 2.1 Conservation of Energy and Mass -- 2.2 Problem-Solving Steps -- 2.3 Transient Closed Systems -- 2.4 Steady Open Uniform Flow Devices -- 2.5 Homework Assignments -- 3 The Second Law of Thermodynamics -- 3.1 An Entropy Concept and the 2nd Law in Balance Form -- 3.2 The T-s Diagram and Entropy Calculations -- 3.3 Entropy Generation in Transient and Steady-State Systems -- 3.4 Introduction to Cycles and Their Components -- 3.5 Statements Concerning the Increase-of-Entropy Principle -- 3.6 Homework Assignments -- 4 Exergy or Minimizing Energy Waste -- 4.1 Macroscale Exergy Balance -- 4.2 Illustrations of the Exergy Balance -- 4.3 Exergy Concept Applications -- 4.4 Homework Assignments -- 5 Energy Conversion Cycles -- 5.1 Closed Power Cycles: Heat Engines -- 5.2 Open Power Cycles: Propulsion Systems -- 5.3 Reversed Closed Cycles: Refrigerators and Heat Pumps -- 5.4 Course Projects on Power Cycles -- A Equation Sheets for Homework Sets and Closed-Book Tests and Exams -- B Property Tables with Conversion Factors -- C Guidelines for Report Writing -- D Samples of Tests and Final Exams -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
The main objective here is to develop an engaging textbook that improves on existing undergraduate thermo-books in several categories. Ultimately, it will result in students? higher success, i.e., a more substantial knowledge base and independent problem-solving skills |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
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E-Publication PDF |
| Subject |
Thermodynamics.
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Engineering -- Thermodynamics
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thermodynamics.
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Thermodynamics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781260467819 |
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1260467813 |
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