The thermodynamics knowledge you need to succeed in class—and in your career
Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the topics found in a typical undergraduate introductory thermodynamic course (which is an essential course to nearly all engineering degree programs). It also brings the subject to life with exciting content on where (and how!) thermodynamics is being used today (spoiler alert: everywhere!). You’ll grasp the basics of how heat and energy interact, thermodynamic properties of reactions and mixtures, and how thermodynamic cycles are used to make things go. This useful guide also covers renewable energy systems, new refrigerant technology, and a more diverse perspective on the history of the field.
Within, you’ll:
- Get clear explanations of the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, and beyond
- Read about real-world examples to help you connect with the content
- Practice solving thermodynamic problems to internalize what you’ve learned
For students looking for resources to demystify thermodynamics, Thermodynamics For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect choice. Become thermodynamically savvy with this accessible guide!
Tabella dei contenuti
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
Circa l’autore
Michael Pauken, Ph D, 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.
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