Basic Engineering Thermodynamics (5th Edition)

Description

The fifth edition of this well-established and popular text has been extensively revised and updated and provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and principles governing the successful conversion of heat into energy. Providing a basic non-mathematical approach to the subject, the book emphasizes the effective and efficient use of energy. The illustrations have all been updated and some new diagrams and photographs added. The number of revision questions at the end of each chapter has been increased.

Key Features

• Provides a basic non-mathematical approach to the subject.
• Emphasizes the effective and efficient use of energy.
• Illustrations have all been updated and some new diagrams and photographs added.
• Includes numerous worked examples.
• Includes increased number of revision questions at the end of each chapter.

Table of Contents

1. General Introduction.
2. Systems.
3. Laws Of Thermodynamics.
4. Steam And Two-Phase Systems.
5. Gases And Single Phase Systems.
6. Thermodynamic Reversibility.
7. Entropy.
8. Steam Plant.
9. Steam Engine.
10. Nozzles.
11. Steam Turbines.
12. Air And Gas Compressors.
13. Ideal Gas Power Cycles.
14. Internal Combustion Engines.
15. Engine Trials.
16. Combustion.
17. Refrigeration.
18. Heat Transfer.