Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics (SI version).

Author(s) : MORAN M. J., SHAPIRO H. N.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

A particular feature of this book is its emphasis on design coupled with a desire to prepare students for the use of thermodynamics in professional practice. Extract of contents: energy and the first law of thermodynamics; properties of a pure, simple compressible substance; control volume energy analysis; the second law of thermodynamics; entropy; availability (exergy) analysis; vapour power systems; gas power systems; refrigeration and heat pump systems; thermodynamic relations for simple compressible substances; nonreacting ideal gas mixtures and psychrometrics; reacting mixtures and combustion; chemical and phase equilibrium.

Details

  • Original title: Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics (SI version).
  • Record ID : 1999-2628
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Publication: John wiley & sons - United kingdom/United kingdom
  • Publication date: 1998
  • ISBN: 0471979600
  • Source: Source: ed. 3; 799 p. (20 x 25.3); fig.; tabl.; append.; index; GBP 24.95.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.