Thermal Engineering
Author:   A. Kumar (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, USA) ,  G.N. Sah
Publisher:   Alpha Science International Ltd
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9781842650912


Pages:   400
Publication Date:   15 June 2004
Format:   Hardback
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This work covers in a comprehensive and coherent manner, fundamentals of thermodynamics and their engineering applications. Beginning with elementary ideas of pressure, temperature and heat it develops the laws of thermodynamics from experimental and engineering backgrounds. Steam turbine is covered with a simple and easy method of drawing velocity triangles. A general overview of thermal science is presented as it relates to heat transfer. The book also discusses various power cycles for improving efficiency. Key features include: practical data presented for all laws of thermodynamics; emphasis on efficent energy conversion such as fuel and combustion, nuclear energy and direct energy; and 311 diagrams.

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Author:   A. Kumar (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, USA) ,  G.N. Sah
Publisher:   Alpha Science International Ltd
Imprint:   Alpha Science International Ltd
ISBN:  

9781842650912


ISBN 10:   1842650912
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   15 June 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Sources of energy; basic concepts and definitions of thermodynamics; first law of thermodynamics; second law of thermodynamics; perfect gases; GAS power cycles; properties of steam and processes; steam power cycles; boiler draught; boiler performance; steam engine; steam condensers and cooling water supply; steam nozzles; steam turbine; fuels and combustion; heat and mass transfer; direct energy conversion; conversion of nuclear energy.

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Ajoy Kumar.: Department of Mechanical Engineering Finolex Academy of Management and Technology G. N. Sah.: Department of Mechanical Engineering Bihar Institute of Technology

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