Thermodynamics made simple for energy engineers / S. Bobby Rauf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rauf, S. Bobby, 1956- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thermodynamics.

Engineers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 352 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

Lilburn, GA : River Publishers, 2021.

Summary:

This text provides an overview of important theory, principles, and concepts in the field of thermodynamics, making this abstract and complex subject easy to comprehend while building practical skills in the process. It enhances understanding of heat transfer, steam tables, energy concepts, power generation, psychrometry, refrigeration cycles, and more. Practical, easily accessible case studies illustrate various thermodynamics principles. Each chapter concludes with a list of questions or problems, with answers at the back of the book.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1-Introduction to Energy, Heat and Thermodynamics Units, concepts, terms, principles, laws and equations pertaining to energy and thermodynamics. Heat and energy conversion. Types of specific heat, energy transformation and associated case study

Chapter 2-Thermodynamics and Power Concepts of power and power conversion. Steam to wire power and energy transformation, and associated case study

Chapter 3-Study of Enthalpy and Entropy Enthalpy, entropy and associated case study

Chapter 4-Understanding Mollier Diagram Mollier diagram

the enthalpy-entropy graph, its use and application

Chapter 5-Saturated and Superheated Steam Tables Understanding of saturated and superheated steam tables

applications, thereof, and associated case study

Chapter 6-Phases of Water and Associated Thermodynamics Phases and critical properties of substances, with emphasis on water, vapor and steam

Chapter 7-Laws of Thermodynamics Laws of thermodynamics, associated formulas, applications and associated case study

Chapter 8-Thermodynamic Processes Thermodynamic processes, heat engine cycles, steam turbines, temperature-enthalpy diagrams, pressure-enthalpy diagrams, pressure-volume diagrams, temperature-entropy diagrams, practical examples and associated case study.

Chapter 9-Gas Dynamics High velocity gas flow and thermodynamics

Chapter 10-Psychrometry and Psychrometric Analysis Psychrometry and psychrometric chart based HVAC analysis and associated case study

Chapter 11-Refrigeration Cycles and HVAC Systems Automated HVAC Systems, refrigeration cycle and associated case study

Appendix A Solutions for end of chapter self-assessment problems

Appendix B Steam tables

Appendix C Common units and unit conversion factors.

Appendix D Common symbols

Index.

Notes:

Introduction to Energy, Heat and Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics and Power. Study of Enthalpy and Entropy. Understanding Mollier Diagram. Saturated and Superheated Steam Tables. Phases of Water and Associated Thermodynamics. Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic Processes. Gas Dynamics. Psychrometry and Psychrometric Analysis. Refrigeration Cycles and HVAC Systems.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-00-315160-4

1-003-15160-4

87-7022-291-6

9781003151609

OCLC:

1229928544