Applied Thermodynamics, 7th Ed

Contents: • Preface • Acknowledgments • Nomenclature • Introduction and Review of Basic Thermodynamics • Steam Generators • Draught • Performance of Boilers • Steam Engines • Internal Combustion Engines • Performance and Testing (Engine Trial) of I.C Engines • Positive Displacement Compressors (Reciprocating and Rotary) • Dynamic Compressors (Turbo and Jet) • Nozzles and Diffusers • Steam Turbines • Condensers and Cooling Towers • Gas Turbine Cycles and Components • Jet Propulsion • Refrigeration • Air Conditioning • Lubrication • Nuclear Engineering • Combines, Co-generation and Mixed Cycle Power Plants • Appendices • References • Index Applied Thermodynamics deals with engineering systems and devices which are designed using the laws and principles of basic engineering thermodynamics and deliver power output, pressure rise, kinetic energy rise, thrust, cooling and heating effects depending upon the use of systems and devices under operation. Starting with review of basic engineering thermodynamics, the book goes on to discuss steam generators including draft needed and performance, steam engines, internal combustion engines and their testing and performance, positive displacement and dynamic compressors, nozzles and diffusers, steam turbines, condensers and cooling towers, gas turbines and their components, jet propulsion, lubrication, nuclear engineering; and combined, co-generation, and mixed cycle power plants.