Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering TechnologistsDescription |
This text is written entirely in SI (metric) units. The fifth edition of this classic text has been fully revised to take account of modern teaching methods and perspectives, with the emphasis placed on the application of theory to real-life situations.  |
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Features |
- Presents a wide breadth of subject coverage.
- Practical, applications-based approach, with over 150 worked examples and over 200 end-of-chapter problem questions.
- Completely revised to take account of modern teaching methods.
- Expanded topics on energy sources, combined heat and power, and refrigeration and new topics include energy recovery and destruction of the ozone layer.
- Solutions manual available for adopters of this text.
- Written entirely in SI (metric) units.
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Table of Contents |
1. Introduction And The First Law Of Thermodynamics.
2. The Working Fluid.
3. Reversible And Irreversible Processes.
4. The Second Law.
5. The Heat Engine Cycle.
6. Mixtures.
7. Combustion.
8. Steam Cycles.
9. Gas Turbine Cycles.
10. Nozzles And Jet Propulsion.
11. Rotodynamic Machinery.
12. Positive Displacement Machines.
13. Reciprocating Internal-Combustion Engines.
14. Refrigeration And Heat Pumps.
15. Psychometry And Air-Conditioning.
16. Heat Transfer.
17. The Sources, Use And Management Of Energy. |
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