Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied
Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied by Merle Potter, published by McGraw-Hill Professional on March 12, 2009, is a comprehensive guide designed to simplify the complexities of thermodynamics. This 352-page book presents the fundamentals of this engineering topic in an accessible format, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced students. It covers essential principles, the properties of pure substances, and various laws of thermodynamics, providing a solid foundation for understanding this challenging subject.
Readers will find a wealth of resources within its pages, including hundreds of worked examples and equations that clarify key concepts. The book also features end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams to reinforce learning. Topics such as power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, and combustion are thoroughly explored, along with an overview of heat transfer and SI units. Thermodynamics DeMYSTiFied serves as a practical, self-teaching text that aims to enhance problem-solving skills and improve performance in both academic and professional settings.
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Take the heat off of understanding thermodynamics Now you can get much-needed relief from the pressure of learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics! This practical guide helps you truly comprehend this challenging engineering topic while sharpening your problem-solving skills. Written in an easy-to-follow format, Thermodynamics Demystified begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing the properties of pure substances. The book goes on to cover laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams help reinforce learning. This hands-on, self-teaching text offers: Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts Details on the first and second laws of thermodynamics Coverage of vapor and gas cycles, psychrometrics, and combustion An overview of heat transfer SI units throughout A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Thermodynamics Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential engineering subject.
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