Overview

Although there are a number of satisfactory advanced thermodynamics texts on the market, virtually all of them take a rigorous theoretical and mathematical approach to the subject. Engineering students need a more practical approach-one that offers physical explanations along with the mathematical relation and equations-so they can readily apply them to real world problems.Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering fills that need. The authors take a down-to-earth approach that lays a strong conceptual foundation and provides simple, physical explanations for thermodynamic processes and the practical evaluation of thermodynamic systems. They employ a phenomenological approach throughout the book and include more than 150 engineering examples.The authors stress applications throughout the book, illustrate availability concepts, and emphasize the use of two conservation and two balance equations. They include an abundance of figures, exercises, and tables, plus a summary of important formulae and a summary of each chapter, ideal for quick reference or review. The authors have also developed spreadsheet software that covers many of the applications presented.This text eliminates the need for students to wade through the abstract generalized concepts and mathematical relations that govern thermodynamics. You can now offer them the perfect text for understanding the physics of thermodynamic concepts and apply that knowledge in the field: Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering.

Full Product Details

Author:   Kalyan Annamalai (Texas A&M University, College Station, USA) ,  Ishwar K. Puri (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA) ,  Milind A. Jog (University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.610kg
ISBN:  

9780849325533

ISBN 10:   0849325536
Pages:   439
Publication Date:   31 August 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781439805725
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Importance, Significance, and Limitations Limitations of Thermodynamics Mathematical Background Overview of Microscopic Thermodynamics Summary Appendix FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS Introduction Integral and Differential Forms of Conservation Equations Summary Appendix SECOND LAW AND ENTROPY Introduction Statements of the Second Law Consequences of Second Law Entropy Balance Equation for a Closed System Entropy Evaluation Local and Global Equilibrium Single-Component Incompressible Fluids Third Law Entropy Balance Equation for an Open System Maximum Entropy and Minimum Energy Summary Appendix AVAILABILITY Introduction Optimum Work and Irreversibility in a Closed System Availability Analyses for Closed Systems Generalized Availability Analysis Availability and Efficiency Chemical Availability Integral and Differential Forms Summary POSTULATORY (GIBBSIAN) THERMODYNAMICS Introduction Classical Rationale for Postulator Approach Legendre Transform Generalized Relation for all Work Modes Thermodynamic Postulates for Simple Systems Entropy Fundamental Equation Energy Fundamental Equation Intensive and Extensive Properties Summary STATE RELATIONSHIPS FOR REAL GASES AND LIQUIDS Introduction Equations of State Real Gases Summary Appendix THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF PURE FLUIDS Introduction Ideal Gas Properties James Clark Maxwell (1831-1879) Relations Generalized Relations Evaluations of Thermodynamic Properties Pizer Effect Kesler Equation of State (KES) and Kesler Tables Fugacity Experiments to Measure (uO - u) Vapor/Liquid Equilibrium Curve Throttling Processes Development of Thermodynamic Tables Summary THERMODYNAMICS PROPERTIES OF MIXTURES Partial Molal Properties Molal Properties Using the Equations of State Summary PHASE EQUILIBRIUM FOR A MIXTURE Introduction Simplified Criteria for Phase Equilibrium Pressure and Temperature Diagrams Dissolved Gases in Liquids Deviations from Raoult's Law Summary Appendix STABILITY Introduction Stability Criteria Application to Boiling and Condensation Entropy Generation During Irreversible Transformation Spinodal Curves Determination of Vapor Bubble and Drop Sizes Universe and Stability Summary CHEMICALLY REACTIVE SYSTEMS Introduction Chemical Reactions and Combustion Thermochemistry First Law: Analyses for Chemically Reacting Systems Combustion Analyses in the Case of Nonideal Behavior Second Law Analysis of Chemically Reacting Systems Mass Conservation and Mole Balance Equations Summary REACTION DIRECTION AND CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM Introduction Reaction Direction and Chemical Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium Relations Summary Appendix AVAILABILITY ANALYSIS FOR REACTING SYSTEMS Introduction Entropy Generation in Chemical Reactions Availability Summary PROBLEMS APPENDIX A TABLES APPENDIX B CHARTS APPENDIX C REFERENCES INDEX

Reviews

. . . written in such a way that in particular engineers will find it extremely useful. . . The layout is successful and the beautiful illustrations as well as the many written problems will make its useful as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses. -Panayiotis Vlamos, President, V-Publications, Athens, Greece

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions