Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th Edition Front Cover

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th Edition

  • Length: 1024 pages
  • Edition: 8
  • Publisher:
  • Publication Date: 2014-01-07
  • ISBN-10: 0073398179
  • ISBN-13: 9780073398174
  • Sales Rank: #14008 (See Top 100 Books)
Description

Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, eighth edition, covers the basic principles of thermodynamics while presenting a wealth of real-world engineering examples so students get a feel for how thermodynamics is applied in engineering practice. This text helps students develop an intuitive understanding by emphasizing the physics and physical arguments. Cengel and Boles explore the various facets of thermodynamics through careful explanations of concepts and use of numerous practical examples and figures, having students develop necessary skills to bridge the gap between knowledge and the confidence to properly apply their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts
Chapter 2: Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis
Chapter 3: Properties of Pure Substances
Chapter 4: Energy Analysis of Closed Systems
Chapter 5: Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes
Chapter 6: The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 7: Entropy
Chapter 8: Exergy
Chapter 9: Gas Power Cycles
Chapter 10: Vapor and Combined Power Cycles
Chapter 11: Refrigeration Cycles
Chapter 12: Thermodynamic Property Relations
Chapter 13: Gas Mixtures
Chapter 14: Gas–Vapor Mixtures and Air-conditioning
Chapter 15: Chemical Reactions
Chapter 16: Chemical and Phase Equilibrium
Chapter 17: Compressible Flow
Appendix 1: Property Tables and Charts (SI Units)
Appendix 2: Property Tables and Charts (English Units)

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