Engineering Thermodynamics

    This book brings thermodynamics to life through a simple text supported by examples and case studies. The subject matter in this book is based on a minimum number of laws, and postulates. It is intended for students, practicing engineers, and scientists. The first eight chapters contribute to the basic theories of thermodynamics.

    The first chapter on Introduction provides a background of the subject that is a fundamental part of science and technology, and serves an essential role in our life and society. The following chapters provide principles or laws in evaluation of energy conversion and applications of these theories. Property tables and diagrams for water and R134a are included in the book.

    These thermodynamic properties can determine easily with an Internet-based program that is available from the author's website for the book. Besides the properties of the substances just mentioned, the website can provide the psychrometric chart. The SI system has been used throughout the book.

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Basic concepts of thermodynamic properties
Chapter 3 Thermodynamic systems and processes
Chapter 4 Properties of pure substances
Chapter 5 Work, heat and conservation of mass
Chapter 6 Energy and the first law of thermodynamics
Chapter 7 The second law of thermodynamics
Chapter 8 Entropy
Chapter 9 Gas power cycles
Chapter 10 Vapor power cycles
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