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Modern Engineering Thermodynamics - Textbook with Tables Booklet
1st Edition - December 20, 2010
Author: Robert Balmer
Language: English
eBook ISBN:9780123850744
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Modern Engineering Thermodynamics - Textbook with Tables Booklet offers a problem-solving approach to basic and applied engineering thermodynamics, with historical vignettes, critical thinking boxes and case studies throughout to help relate abstract concepts to actual engineering applications. It also contains applications to modern engineering issues.This textbook is designed for use in a standard two-semester engineering thermodynamics course sequence, with the goal of helping students develop engineering problem solving skills through the use of structured problem-solving techniques. The first half of the text contains material suitable for a basic Thermodynamics course taken by engineers from all majors. The second half of the text is suitable for an Applied Thermodynamics course in mechanical engineering programs. The Second Law of Thermodynamics is introduced through a basic entropy concept, providing students a more intuitive understanding of this key course topic. Property Values are discussed before the First Law of Thermodynamics to ensure students have a firm understanding of property data before using them. Over 200 worked examples and more than 1,300 end of chapter problems provide an extensive opportunity to practice solving problems. For greater instructor flexibility at exam time, thermodynamic tables are provided in a separate accompanying booklet.University students in mechanical, chemical, and general engineering taking a thermodynamics course will find this book extremely helpful.
Provides the reader with clear presentations of the fundamental principles of basic and applied engineering thermodynamics
Helps students develop engineering problem solving skills through the use of structured problem-solving techniques
Introduces the Second Law of Thermodynamics through a basic entropy concept, providing students a more intuitive understanding of this key course topic
Covers Property Values before the First Law of Thermodynamics to ensure students have a firm understanding of property data before using them
Over 200 worked examples and more than 1,300 end of chapter problems offer students extensive opportunity to practice solving problems
Historical Vignettes, Critical Thinking boxes and Case Studies throughout the book help relate abstract concepts to actual engineering applications
For greater instructor flexibility at exam time, thermodynamic tables are provided in a separate accompanying booklet
University students in mechanical, chemical, and general engineering taking a thermodynamics course
1. The Beginning2. Thermodynamic Concepts3. Thermodynamic Properties4. The First Law of Thermodynamics and Energy Transport Mechanisms5. First Law Closed System Applications6. First Law Open System Applications7. The Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy Transport and Production Mechanisms8. Second Law Closed System Applications; Second Law Open System Applications9. Availability Analysis10. General Thermodynamic Property Relations11. Mixtures of Gases and Vapors12. Vapor and Gas Power Cycles13. Vapor and Gas Refrigeration Cycles14. Chemical Thermodynamics15. Compressible Fluid Flow16. Thermodynamics of Biological Systems17. Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics18. Introduction to Coupled PhenomenaAppendix A: Physical Constants and Conversion FactorsAppendix B: Greek and Latin Origins of Engineering TermsIncluded in Booklet "Tables to Accompany Modern Engineering Thermodynamics" - Thermodynamic Tables; Thermodynamic Charts
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: December 20, 2010
Imprint: Academic Press
eBook ISBN: 9780123850744
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Robert Balmer
Dr. Robert Balmer has worked as an engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and at various DuPont facilities. He has over 40 years of engineering teaching experience and has authored 70 technical publications and the Elsevier undergraduate engineering textbook Modern Engineering Thermodynamics.
Affiliations and expertise
Mechanical Engineering Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Dean Emeritus, Engineering and Computer Science, Union College, Schenectady NY, USA