Introduction to Applied Thermodynamics: The Commonwealth and International Library: Mechanical Engineering Division

R. M. Helsdon

ISBN 10: 1483117200 / ISBN 13: 9781483117201

Published by Pergamon, 2013

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204 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.46 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Applied Thermodynamics: The Commonwealth and International Library: Mechanical Engineering Division
• Publisher: Pergamon
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1483117200
• ISBN 13: 9781483117201
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Introduction to Applied Thermodynamics is an introductory text on applied thermodynamics and covers topics ranging from energy and temperature to reversibility and entropy, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and the properties of ideal gases. Standard air cycles and the thermodynamic properties of pure substances are also discussed, together with gas compressors, combustion, and psychrometry. This volume is comprised of 16 chapters and begins with an overview of the concept of energy as well as the macroscopic and molecular approaches to thermodynamics. The following chapters focus on temperature, entropy, and standard air cycles, along with gas compressors, combustion, psychrometry, and the thermodynamic properties of pure substances. Steam and steam engines, internal combustion engines, and refrigeration are also considered. The final chapter is devoted to heat transfer by conduction, radiation, and convection. The transfer of heat energy between fluids flowing through concentric pipes is described. This book will appeal to mechanical engineers and students as well as those interested in applied thermodynamics.