Overview

Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering combines coverage of basic thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for a one- or two-term course for a variety of engineering majors. The book covers fundamental concepts, definitions, and models in the context of engineering examples and case studies. It carefully explains the methods used to evaluate changes in equilibrium, mass, energy, and other measurable properties, most notably temperature. It then also discusses techniques used to assess the effects of those changes on large, multi-component systems in areas ranging from mechanical, civil, and environmental engineering to electrical and computer technologies. Includes a motivational student study guide on CD to promote successful evaluation of energy systems This material helps readers optimize problem solving using practices to determine equilibrium limits and entropy, as well as track energy forms and rates of progress for processes in both closed and open thermodynamic systems. Presenting a variety of system examples, tables, and charts to reinforce understanding, the book includes coverage of: How automobile and aircraft engines work Construction of steam power plants and refrigeration systems Gas and vapor power processes and systems Application of fluid statics, buoyancy, and stability, and the flow of fluids in pipes and machinery Heat transfer and thermal control of electronic components Keeping sight of the difference between system synthesis and analysis, this book contains numerous design problems. It would be useful for an intensive course geared toward readers who know basic physics and mathematics through ordinary differential equations but might not concentrate on thermal/fluids science much further. Written by experts in diverse fields ranging from mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering to applied mathematics, this book is based on the assertion that engineers from all walks absolutely must understand energy processes and be able to quantify them.

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Author:   Allan D. Kraus ,  James R. Welty ,  Abdul Aziz ,  Afshin J. Ghajar
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   v. 3
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.837kg
ISBN:  

9781420088083

ISBN 10:   1420088084
Pages:   972
Publication Date:   06 September 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Thermal/Fluid Sciences: Introductory Concepts. Thermodynamics: Preliminary Concepts and Definitions. Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics. Properties of Pure, Simple Compressible Substances. Control Volume Mass and Energy Analysis. The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Entropy. Gas Power Systems. Vapor Power and Refrigeration Cycles. Mixtures of Gases, Vapors, and Combustion Products. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Fluid Statics. Control Volume Analysis—Mass and Energy Conservation. Newton’s Second Law of Motion. Dimensional Analysis and Similarity. Viscous Flow. Flow in Pipes and Pipe Networks. Fluid Machinery. Introduction to Heat Transfer. Steady-State Conduction. Unsteady-State Conduction. Forced Convection—Internal Flow. Forced Convection—External Flow. Free or Natural Convection. Heat Exchangers. Radiation Heat Transfer. Appendices.

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