Modern Engineering Thermodynamics - Textbook with Tables Booklet

Robert Balmer

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2010
• ISBN:
  9780123850744
• Topic: Tecnologia e ingegneria
• Subtopic: Ingegneria meccanica

Modern Engineering Thermodynamics - Textbook with Tables Booklet offers a problem-solving approach to basic and applied engineering thermodynamics, with historical vignettes, critical thinking boxes and case studies throughout to help relate abstract concepts to actual engineering applications. It also contains applications to modern engineering issues.This textbook is designed for use in a standard two-semester engineering thermodynamics course sequence, with the goal of helping students develop engineering problem solving skills through the use of structured problem-solving techniques. The first half of the text contains material suitable for a basic Thermodynamics course taken by engineers from all majors. The second half of the text is suitable for an Applied Thermodynamics course in mechanical engineering programs. The Second Law of Thermodynamics is introduced through a basic entropy concept, providing students a more intuitive understanding of this key course topic. Property Values are discussed before the First Law of Thermodynamics to ensure students have a firm understanding of property data before using them. Over 200 worked examples and more than 1, 300 end of chapter problems provide an extensive opportunity to practice solving problems. For greater instructor flexibility at exam time, thermodynamic tables are provided in a separate accompanying booklet.University students in mechanical, chemical, and general engineering taking a thermodynamics course will find this book extremely helpful.

• Provides the reader with clear presentations of the fundamental principles of basic and applied engineering thermodynamics
• Helps students develop engineering problem solving skills through the use of structured problem-solving techniques
• Introduces the Second Law of Thermodynamics through a basic entropy concept, providing students a more intuitive understanding of this key course topic
• Covers Property Values before the First Law of Thermodynamics to ensure students have a firm understanding of property data before using them
• Over 200 worked examples and more than 1, 300 end of chapter problems offer students extensive opportunity to practice solving problems
• Historical Vignettes, Critical Thinking boxes and Case Studies throughout the book help relate abstract concepts to actual engineering applications
• For greater instructor flexibility at exam time, thermodynamic tables are provided in a separate accompanying booklet

Table of contents

• Cover Image
• Contents
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Resources that Accompany this Book
• List of Symbols
• Prologue
• Chapter 1. The Beginning
• Chapter 2. Thermodynamic Concepts
• Chapter 3. Thermodynamic Properties
• Chapter 4. The First Law of Thermodynamics and Energy Transport Mechanisms
• Chapter 5. First Law Closed System Applications
• Chapter 6. First Law Open System Applications
• Chapter 7. Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy Transport and Production Mechanisms
• Chapter 8. Second Law Closed System Applications
• Chapter 9. Second Law Open System Applications
• Chapter 10. Availability Analysis
• Chapter 11. More Thermodynamic Relations
• Chapter 12. Mixtures of Gases and Vapors
• Chapter 13. Vapor and Gas Power Cycles
• Chapter 14. Vapor and Gas Refrigeration Cycles
• Chapter 15. Chemical Thermodynamics
• Chapter 16. Compressible Fluid Flow
• Chapter 17. Thermodynamics of Biological Systems
• Chapter 18. Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics
• Chapter 19. Introduction to Coupled Phenomena
• APPENDIX A. Physical Constants and Conversion Factors
• APPENDIX B. Greek and Latin Origins of Engineering Terms
• Appendix C. Thermodynamic Tables
• Appendix D. Thermodynamic Charts
• Index