Basic Engineering Thermodynamics
Basic Engineering Thermodynamics by P. B. Whalley is a foundational text published by Oxford University Press on January 7, 1993. This 240-page book serves as an introduction to thermodynamics specifically designed for engineering students, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. It covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics, emphasizing their implications for engineering practices. The content is structured logically, allowing students to progressively tackle more complex problems, supported by worked examples throughout the text.
Readers will find that the book addresses the essential principles of engineering thermodynamics, particularly the conversion of heat into work. It highlights the increasing demands for efficient energy conversion methods, which are crucial for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The text also discusses new thermodynamic cycles while grounding them in the standard laws of thermodynamics. Problems and selected answers are included to enhance understanding and application of the concepts presented.
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This introduction to thermodynamics for engineering students assumes no previous instruction in the subject. The book covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics with a special emphasis on their implications for engineers. Each topic is illustrated with worked examples and is presented in a logical order, allowing the student to tackle increasingly complex problems. Problems and selected answers are included. The heart of engineering thermodynamics is the conversion of heat into work. Increasing demands for more efficient conversion, for example to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, are leading to the adoption of new thermodynamic cycles. However the principles of these new cycles are very simple and are subject to the standard laws of thermodynamics as explained in this book.
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