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OverviewThis textbook provides an alternative, inductive treatment of traditional Engineering Thermodynamics, e.g. energy and its transformations in engineering systems, and introduces the notion of eXergy. The book begins with energy methods developed in mechanics and transitions to thermodynamics by introducing both 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics immediately, incorporating more-advanced concepts using practical applications. This methodology continues throughout the text, wherein consideration of a specific example leads to general conclusions. At the same time, the author introduces eXergy, also called “Availability,” a measure of the potential of a substance to produce useful mechanical work in being brought from its current state to the conditions of the local environment. The book facilitates students’ understanding with workshop problem statements and guided spreadsheet.It is appropriate for a sophomore- or junior-level first course in thermodynamics and is restricted to “simple compressible substances” with no formal chemical reaction development. Mechanical engineering applications are the primary target, where several follow-up courses would follow (fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and a 2nd thermos course). Civil or electrical engineering students could benefit from just this course, and chemical engineering programs could develop chemically reacting and non-ideal applications in follow-up courses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George SidebothamPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 1.526kg ISBN: 9783030204297ISBN 10: 3030204294 Pages: 782 Publication Date: 29 March 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Newton’s Apple.- 2. Thermodynamics of Collisions.- 3. Thermodynamic Cycles and Efficiencies4. Liquid/Vapor Properties.- 5. Open Systems: Pumps and Turbines.- 6. Compressors and the Ideal Gas.- 7. An Idealized Model of a Throttled 4-Stroke Reciprocating Spark Ignition Engine.- 8. Vapor/Compression Refrigeration.- 9. Gas Turbines.- 10. Steam Turbine Cycles.- 11. Combined Cycles.- 12. PsychrometricsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. George Sidebotham is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Arts and Sciences in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |