Thermodynamics Demystified

A Self-Teaching Guide

Merle C. Potter - Collection Demystified

352 pages, parution le 01/04/2009

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Résumé

Take the heat off of understanding thermodynamics

Now you can get much-needed relief from the pressure of learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics! This practical guide helps you truly comprehend this challenging engineering topic while sharpening your problem-solving skills.

Written in an easy-to-follow format, Thermodynamics Demystified begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing the properties of pure substances. The book goes on to cover laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams help reinforce learning.

This hands-on, self-teaching text offers:
Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts
Details on the first and second laws of thermodynamics
Coverage of vapor and gas cycles, psychrometrics, and combustion
An overview of heat transfer SI units throughout
A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Thermodynamics Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential engineering subject.

L'auteur - Merle C. Potter

Merle C. Potter is Professor Emeritus of Engineering at Michigan State University and was the first recipient of the Teacher-Scholar award. He has authored or coauthored twenty-four textbooks and exam review books.

Sommaire

Basic Principles
Properties of Pure Substances
Work and Heat
The First Law of Thermodynamics
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Power and Refrigeration Vapor Cycles
Power and Refrigeration Gas Cycles
Psychrometrics
Combustion

Appendix A. Conversion of Units
Appendix B. Material Properties
Appendix C. Steam Tables
Appendix D. R134a
Appendix E. Ideal-Gas Tables
Appendix F. Psychrometric Chart
Appendix G. Compressibility Chart
Final Exams
Solutions to Quizzes and Final Exams

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	Merle C. Potter
Collection	Demystified
Parution	01/04/2009
Nb. de pages	352
Format	18 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	495g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071605991
ISBN13	978-0-07-160599-1