Thermodynamics

"The objective of this comprehensive text is to provide engineers with the concepts, tools, and experience needed to solve practical real-world energy problems using modern computing tools"

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Klein, Sanford A. , 1950- (Author), Nellis, Gregory (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Basic concepts
  • 2. Thermodynamic properties
  • 3. Energy and energy transport
  • 4. General application of the first law
  • 5. The second law of thermodynamics
  • 6. Entropy
  • 7. Exergy
  • 8. Power cycles
  • 9. Refrigeration and heat pump cycles
  • 10. Property relations for pure fluids
  • 11. Mixtures and multi-component phase equilibrium
  • 12. Psychometrics
  • 13. Combustion
  • 14. Chemical equilibrium
  • 15. Statistical thermodynamics
  • 16. Compressible flow