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Understand the fundamentals of the laws of thermodynamics
Thermodynamics is all about how energy is used for heat and work, serving as a cornerstone of science and engineering. Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition simplifies this subject, making it easier for you to excel in your thermodynamics course with example problems and step-by-step guidance to prepare you for a career in an engineering or scientific field. This book not only covers thermodynamics at the macroscale - examining the world around us - but also delves into the molecular foundations that underpin all systems. Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to thermodynamics.
Inside...
Apply key laws to real world systems Know how key cycles work including Carnot, Brayton, and beyond Understand combustion reactions and non-reacting gas mixtures Discover renewable energy, power generation, and storage technologies Learn about important contributors in this fieldUnderstand the fundamentals of the laws of thermodynamics
Thermodynamics is all about how energy is used for heat and work, serving as a cornerstone of science and engineering. Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition simplifies this subject, making it easier for you to excel in your thermodynamics course with example problems and step-by-step guidance to prepare you for a career in an engineering or scientific field. This book not only covers thermodynamics at the macroscale - examining the world around us - but also delves into the molecular foundations that underpin all systems. Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to thermodynamics.
Inside...
Apply key laws to real world systems Know how key cycles work including Carnot, Brayton, and beyond Understand combustion reactions and non-reacting gas mixtures Discover renewable energy, power generation, and storage technologies Learn about important contributors in this fieldMichael Pauken, PhD, is a principal mechanical engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He specializes in spacecraft thermal control systems and interplanetary exploration. He was previously a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, teaching courses in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Thermodynamics 7
Chapter 1: Thermodynamics in Everyday Life 9
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation of Thermodynamics 17
Chapter 3: Working with Phases and Properties of Substances 43
Chapter 4: The Thermodynamic Duo: Work and Heat 61
Part 2: Employing the Laws of Thermodynamics 75
Chapter 5: Using the First Law in Closed Systems 77
Chapter 6: Using the First Law in Open Systems 91
Chapter 7: Governing Heat Engines and Refrigerators with the Second Law 109
Chapter 8: The Second Law Predicts the Demise of the Universe 123
Chapter 9: Analyzing Systems by Applying the Second Law 145
Part 3: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Making Heat Work for You 161
Chapter 10: Working with Carnot and Brayton Cycles 163
Chapter 11: Working with Otto and Diesel Cycles 191
Chapter 12: Power up with Rankine Cycles 211
Chapter 13: Cooling Off with Refrigeration Cycles 233
Chapter 14: Thermodynamics of Renewable Energy Systems 255
Part 4: Handling Thermodynamic Relationships, Reactions, and Mixtures. 275
Chapter 15: Understanding the Behavior of Real Gases 277
Chapter 16: Mixing Non-Reacting Gases 289
Chapter 17: Burning Up with Combustion 315
Part 5: The Part of Tens 337
Chapter 18: Ten Famous Names in Thermodynamics 339
Chapter 19: Ten More Cycles of Note 345
Appendix A: Thermodynamic Property Tables 355
Index 367
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Thermodynamik |
| Genre: | Importe, Physik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394323494 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394323492 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Pauken, Michael |
| Auflage: | 2nd edition |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 230 x 186 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Michael Pauken |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 22.04.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,536 kg |
Michael Pauken, PhD, is a principal mechanical engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He specializes in spacecraft thermal control systems and interplanetary exploration. He was previously a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, teaching courses in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Thermodynamics 7
Chapter 1: Thermodynamics in Everyday Life 9
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation of Thermodynamics 17
Chapter 3: Working with Phases and Properties of Substances 43
Chapter 4: The Thermodynamic Duo: Work and Heat 61
Part 2: Employing the Laws of Thermodynamics 75
Chapter 5: Using the First Law in Closed Systems 77
Chapter 6: Using the First Law in Open Systems 91
Chapter 7: Governing Heat Engines and Refrigerators with the Second Law 109
Chapter 8: The Second Law Predicts the Demise of the Universe 123
Chapter 9: Analyzing Systems by Applying the Second Law 145
Part 3: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Making Heat Work for You 161
Chapter 10: Working with Carnot and Brayton Cycles 163
Chapter 11: Working with Otto and Diesel Cycles 191
Chapter 12: Power up with Rankine Cycles 211
Chapter 13: Cooling Off with Refrigeration Cycles 233
Chapter 14: Thermodynamics of Renewable Energy Systems 255
Part 4: Handling Thermodynamic Relationships, Reactions, and Mixtures. 275
Chapter 15: Understanding the Behavior of Real Gases 277
Chapter 16: Mixing Non-Reacting Gases 289
Chapter 17: Burning Up with Combustion 315
Part 5: The Part of Tens 337
Chapter 18: Ten Famous Names in Thermodynamics 339
Chapter 19: Ten More Cycles of Note 345
Appendix A: Thermodynamic Property Tables 355
Index 367
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Thermodynamik |
| Genre: | Importe, Physik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394323494 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394323492 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Pauken, Michael |
| Auflage: | 2nd edition |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 230 x 186 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Michael Pauken |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 22.04.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,536 kg |
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