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The fourth edition retains the basic objectives of the first three editions which is to present a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of engineering thermodynamics from the classical viewpoint. It includes thorough development of the second law, featuring the entropy production concept, and energy analysis. Known for its emphasis on design, the authors have updated design applications to include economic considerations. Environmental topics and applications have been expanded and updated.
List of contents
From the contents:
Getting Started: Introductory Concepts and Definitions.
Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics.
Evaluating Properties.
Control Volume Energy Analysis.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Using Entropy.
Exergy (Availability) Analysis.
Vapor Power Systems.
Gas Power Systems.
Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems.
Thermodynamic Relations.
Ideal Gas Mixtures and Psychrometrics.
Reacting Mixtures and Combustion.
Chemical and Phase Equilibrium.
Appendix.
Answers to Selected Problems.
Index.
About the author
Dr. Michael J. Moran, is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Ohio State University. He is a specialist in engineering thermodynamics and thermoeconomics. He also works in the area of thermal design and optimization.
