Principles of Thermodynamics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Alfred Goodenough

9780428578749: Principles of Thermodynamics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428578748 ISBN 13: 9780428578749

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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How heat becomes motion in engines—and what boosts or limits that change

In this book, you’ll see how different working fluids and cycles shape engine efficiency. It explains why some engines are bulky or fast, and how high temperatures or clever design affect performance.

The discussion moves from steam and hot-air engines to internal combustion, outlining key ideas like compression, ignition, and expansion. You’ll learn how fuels and gas mixtures power engines, and how practical losses keep real machines from matching ideal cycles. The material covers famous engine cycles, including Otto, Brayton, and Diesel, and shows how these ideas apply to ships, cars, and industrial use.
What you’ll experience

Clear comparisons of hot-air engines versus internal combustion, and why the latter avoids certain limits.
Explanations of major engine cycles and how compression, ignition, and expansion drive efficiency.
Details on fuels and gases used in engines, from natural gas to producer gas to petroleum products.
Realistic discussion of losses and practical design factors that affect performance.

Ideal for readers of introductory thermodynamics and engineering fundamentals seeking practical context and historical development.

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