Essentials of Engineering Thermodynamics : Principles and Applications /

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kleinstreuer, Clement (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2021]
Edición:First edition.
Temas:
Thermodynamics.
Engineering > Thermodynamics.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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