Principles of Thermodynamics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. A. Goodenough

9780332040899: Principles of Thermodynamics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332040895 ISBN 13: 9780332040899

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Principles of Thermodynamics explains how vapor and refrigeration work in plain terms that connect theory to real machines.

This edition guides you through the fundamentals of vaporization, including how heat, pressure, and phase change interact to produce saturated and superheated vapors. It shows how a refrigerating cycle moves heat, and what the cycle looks like on key diagrams, with practical notes you can relate to real systems.

The text frames the process of vaporization under constant pressure, defines saturated vapor, and explains what happens when liquid and vapor coexist. It also compares different cooling devices, from throttling valves to expansion cylinders, and describes how each affects heat transfer and work. A clear discussion of refrigeration media covers ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide, including when each is advantageous based on pressures and volume needs. A worked example walks through an ammonia refrigerating machine, illustrating how to estimate temperatures, pressures, and horsepower.
What you’ll learn

How vaporization and saturation determine vapor temperatures and densities
How throttling, expansion valves, and adiabatic expansion influence heat removal and work
How refrigerants compare on pressures, volumes, and efficiency in practical systems
How a real ammonia refrigeration cycle is analyzed and sized

Ideal for students and engineers seeking a solid, applied foundation in gas and vapor processes and their use in cooling and power cycles.

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