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Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied


Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied

Paperback by Potter, Merle

Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied

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ISBN:
9780071605991
Publication Date:
16 May 2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:
McGraw-Hill Professional
Pages:
352 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 10 - 15 May 2024
Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied

Description

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Take the heat off of understanding thermodynamics Now you can get much-needed relief from the pressure of learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics! This practical guide helps you truly comprehend this challenging engineering topic while sharpening your problem-solving skills. Written in an easy-to-follow format, Thermodynamics Demystified begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing the properties of pure substances. The book goes on to cover laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams help reinforce learning. This hands-on, self-teaching text offers: Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts Details on the first and second laws of thermodynamics Coverage of vapor and gas cycles, psychrometrics, and combustion An overview of heat transfer SI units throughout A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Thermodynamics Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential engineering subject.

Contents

Ch. 1. Basic Principles Ch. 2. Properties of Pure Substances Ch. 3. Work and Heat Ch. 4. The First Law of Thermodynamics Ch. 5. The Second Law of Thermodynamics Ch. 6. Power and Refrigeration Vapor Cycles Ch. 7. Power and Refrigeration Gas Cycles Ch. 8. Psychrometrics Ch. 9. Combustion Appendix A. Conversion of Units Appendix B. Material Properties Appendix C. Steam Tables Appendix D. R134a Appendix E. Ideal-Gas Tables Appendix F. Psychrometric Chart Appendix G. Compressibility Chart Final Exams Solutions to Quizzes and Final Exams Index

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