Thermodynamics - Processes and Applications

Provides a solid grounding in the basic principles of the science of thermodynamics proceeding to practical, hands-on applications in large-scale industrial settings. Presents myriad applications for power plants, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and turbomachinery. Features hundreds of helpful example problems and analytical exercises. Solutions manual is available to instructors.

List of contents

Part I: Fundamentals 1. Introduction 2. Processes of an Ideal Gas 3. Ideal Processes of Real Substances 4. Work 5. Heat and the First Law 6. Entropy and the Second Law 7. Availability and Irreversibility Part II: Applications 8. Refrigeration 9. Air Conditioning 10. Steam Power Plants 11. Internal Combustion Engines 12. Turbomachinery 13. Gas Turbine Power Plants 14. Propulsion

About the author

Logan, Jr.

Summary

This book is intended as a reference work in thermodynamics for practicing engineers and for use as a text by undergraduate engineering students. It provides rapid access to the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and an abundance of applications to practical problems.

Product details

• Authors: Jr Logan, Jr. Logan, Earl Logan Jr.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.06.1999
• EAN: 9780824799595
• ISBN: 978-0-8247-9959-5
• No. of pages: 440
• Weight: 725 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / Physics / General, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics & heat, Statistical physics, Thermodynamics and heat