Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer's focus is on applications of thermodynamics, addressing both technical and pragmatic problems in the field.
Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer's four parts enable readers to easily gain a foundation in basic principles and then learn how to apply them in practice:
Part One: Introduction
Sets forth the basic principles of thermodynamics, reviewing such topics as units and dimensions, conservation laws, gas laws, and the second law of thermodynamics.
Part Two: Enthalpy Effects
Examines sensible, latent, chemical reaction, and mixing enthalpy effects.
Part Three: Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Addresses both principles and calculations for phase, vapor-liquid, and chemical reaction equilibrium.
Part Four: Other Topics
Reviews such important issues as economics, numerical methods, open-ended problems, environmental concerns, health and safety management, ethics, and exergy.
Readers will be better prepared when approaching/addressing advanced material and more complex problems.
Contents
Introduction
- Basic Calculations
- Process Variables
- Gas Laws
- Conservation Laws
- Stoichiometry
- The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Enthalpy Effects
- Sensible Enthalpy Effects
- Latent Enthalpy Effects
- Enthalpy of Mixing Effects
- Chemical Reaction Enthalpy Effects
Equilibrium Thermodynamics
- Phase Equilibrium Principles
- Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Calculations
- Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Principles
- Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Applications
Other Topics
- Economic Considerations
- Open-Ended Problems
- Other ABET Topics
- Fuel Options
- Exergy: The Concept of "Quality Energy"
Appendix
Index
to see books of related interest