Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer (eBook)

Enables you to easily advance from thermodynamics principles to
applications

Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer, as the title
suggests, is written for all practicing engineers and anyone
studying to become one. Its focus therefore is on applications of
thermodynamics, addressing both technical and pragmatic problems in
the field. Readers are provided a solid base in thermodynamics
theory; however, the text is mostly dedicated to demonstrating how
theory is applied to solve real-world problems.

This text's four parts enable readers to easily gain a
foundation in basic principles and then learn how to apply them in
practice:

* Part One: Introduction. Sets forth the basic principles of
thermodynamics, reviewing such topics as units and dimensions,
conservation laws, gas laws, and the second law of
thermodynamics.

* Part Two: Enthalpy Effects. Examines sensible, latent, chemical
reaction, and mixing enthalpy effects.

* Part Three: Equilibrium Thermodynamics. Addresses both
principles and calculations for phase, vapor-liquid, and chemical
reaction equilibrium.

* Part Four: Other Topics. Reviews such important issues as
economics, numerical methods, open-ended problems, environmental
concerns, health and safety management, ethics, and exergy.

Throughout the text, detailed illustrative examples demonstrate
how all the principles, procedures, and equations are put into
practice. Additional practice problems enable readers to solve
real-world problems similar to the ones that they will encounter on
the job.

Readers will gain a solid working knowledge of thermodynamics
principles and applications upon successful completion of this
text. Moreover, they will be better prepared when
approaching/addressing advanced material and more complex
problems.