Thermodynamics for Engineers

Klappentext First published in 1936, this book was written to provide engineers with a working knowledge of elementary thermodynamics. Zusammenfassung First published in 1936! this book was written to provide engineers with a working knowledge of elementary thermodynamics. The principles of the subject are first introduced in a non-mathematical form and applied to practical problems. Once the principles have been established on this basis they are discussed in mathematical terms. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the first edition; Note to the second edition A. Egerton; 1. First principles; 2. Properties of fluids; 3. Theory of the steam-engine and other vapour engines; 4. Theory of refrigeration; 5. Jets and turbines; 6. Internal-combustion engines and properties of gases; 7. Molecular theory of gases; 8. General thermodynamic relations; 9. Applications to particular fluids; 10. Effects of surface tension on condensation and ebullition; 11. Gas-mixtures and solutions; 12. Electrolytic transformations and thermoelectric effects; Appendix. Tables of properties of steam; Index.

Product details

• Authors: J. A. Ewing
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2015
• EAN: 9781107594760
• ISBN: 978-1-107-59476-0
• No. of pages: 406
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, Engineering thermodynamics