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.…mehr
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 field
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.
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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
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
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