Engineering Thermodynamics

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Thermodynamics, Technology, Engineering, Mechanical

• Author: D.S. Kumar
• ISBN: 9789350146422
• Publisher: S.K. Kataria & Sons
• Publication: October 4, 2017
• Imprint: S.K. Kataria & Sons
• Language: English

The subject of Engineering Thermodynamics is a core course taught to the students of all disciplines of engineering in almost all the technical institutes and universities. The subject has a wide scope and its applications are extensive. This treatise on Principles and Practices in ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS presents an exhaustive and extensive exposition of the following topics which are included in the latest syllabi of courses related to Heat Engines, Applied Thermodynamics and, Thermal Science and Engineering.

This book contains
• Basic Concepts and Definitions
• Temperature and Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
• Transient Energies:Work and Heat
• Ideal and Real Gases
• Mixture of Gases
• First Law of Thermodynamics
• Steady Flow Energy Equation (Flow Process and 1st Law)
• Second Law of Thermodynamics
• Entropy
• Availability and Irreversibility
• Thermodynamic Relations
• Gas Power Cycles
• Steam and its Properties
• Steam Boilers, Mountings and Accessories
• Boiler Draught and Boiler Performance
• Vapour Power Cycles
• Steam Engines
• Flow through Nozzles
• Steam Turbines
• Steam Condensers
• Compressed Air: Positive Displacement and Dynamic Compressors
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion
• Fuels and Combustion
• Refrigeration Systems and Psychrometry
• Heat Transfer
• Index.