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Essentials of Engineering Thermodynamics : Principles and Applications
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Title
Essentials of Engineering Thermodynamics : Principles and Applications / Clement Kleinstreuer.
ISBN
9781260467819 (e-ISBN)
1260467813 (e-ISBN)
9781260467802 (print-ISBN)
1260467805 (print-ISBN)
Edition
First edition.
Publication
New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2021]
Copyright Notice Date
?2021
Physical Description
1 online resource (304 pages) : 150 illustrations.
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2021. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
In English.
Description based on e-Publication PDF.
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Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
The main objective here is to develop an engaging textbook that improves on existing undergraduate thermo-books in several categories. Ultimately, it will result in students? higher success, i.e., a more substantial knowledge base and independent problem-solving skills.
Variant and related titles
McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Other formats
Also available in print edition.
Print version: Essentials of Engineering Thermodynamics : Principles and Applications. First Edition. New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, 2021
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 04, 2021
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
1 Background Information
1.1 Review of Basic Concepts in Thermodynamics
1.2 Hierarchy of Thermodynamic Systems
1.3 Laws of Thermodynamics and Math Descriptions
1.4 Energy Transfer Modes
1.5 Sources for Property Values
1.6 Homework Assignments
2 Macroscale Mass and Energy Balances with Applications
2.1 Conservation of Energy and Mass
2.2 Problem-Solving Steps
2.3 Transient Closed Systems
2.4 Steady Open Uniform Flow Devices
2.5 Homework Assignments
3 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
3.1 An Entropy Concept and the 2nd Law in Balance Form
3.2 The T-s Diagram and Entropy Calculations
3.3 Entropy Generation in Transient and Steady-State Systems
3.4 Introduction to Cycles and Their Components
3.5 Statements Concerning the Increase-of-Entropy Principle
3.6 Homework Assignments
4 Exergy or Minimizing Energy Waste
4.1 Macroscale Exergy Balance
4.2 Illustrations of the Exergy Balance
4.3 Exergy Concept Applications
4.4 Homework Assignments
5 Energy Conversion Cycles
5.1 Closed Power Cycles: Heat Engines
5.2 Open Power Cycles: Propulsion Systems
5.3 Reversed Closed Cycles: Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
5.4 Course Projects on Power Cycles
A Equation Sheets for Homework Sets and Closed-Book Tests and Exams
B Property Tables with Conversion Factors
C Guidelines for Report Writing
D Samples of Tests and Final Exams
References
Index.
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