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UNINA9910473535903321 |
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Rauf S. Bobby |
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Thermodynamics Made Simple for Energy Engineers |
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Milton : , : River Publishers, , 2011 |
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©2011 |
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1-003-15160-4 |
87-7022-291-6 |
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1 online resource (363 pages) |
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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1-Introduction to Energy, Heat and Thermodynamics Units, concepts, terms, principles, laws and equations pertaining to energy and thermodynamics. Heat and energy conversion. Types of specific heat, energy transformation and associated case study -- Chapter 2-Thermodynamics and Power Concepts of power and power conversion. Steam to wire power and energy transformation, and associated case study -- Chapter 3-Study of Enthalpy and Entropy Enthalpy, entropy and associated case study -- Chapter 4-Understanding Mollier Diagram Mollier diagram -- the enthalpy-entropy graph, its use and application -- Chapter 5-Saturated and Superheated Steam Tables Understanding of saturated and superheated steam tables -- applications, thereof, and associated case study -- Chapter 6-Phases of Water and Associated Thermodynamics Phases and critical properties of substances, with emphasis on water, vapor and steam -- Chapter 7-Laws of Thermodynamics Laws of thermodynamics, associated formulas, applications and associated case study -- Chapter 8-Thermodynamic ProcessesThermodynamic processes, heat engine cycles, steam turbines, temperature-enthalpy diagrams, pressure-enthalpy diagrams, pressure-volume diagrams, temperature-entropy diagrams, practical examples and associated case study. -- Chapter 9-Gas Dynamics High velocity gas flow and |
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thermodynamics -- Chapter 10-Psychrometry and Psychrometric Analysis Psychrometry and psychrometric chart based HVAC analysis and associated case study -- Chapter 11-Refrigeration Cycles and HVAC Systems Automated HVAC Systems, refrigeration cycle and associated case study -- Appendix A Solutions for end of chapter self-assessment problems -- Appendix B Steam tables -- Appendix C Common units and unit conversion factors. |
Appendix D Common symbols -- Index. |
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UNINA9910779554003321 |
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Outdoor adventure and social theory / / edited by Elizabeth C.J. Pike and Simon Beames |
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Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
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1-136-29240-3 |
0-203-11477-9 |
1-299-46917-5 |
1-136-29241-1 |
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1 online resource (185 p.) |
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BeamesSimon |
PikeElizabeth |
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Endurance sports |
Outdoor recreation |
Sports - Sociological aspects |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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pt. 1. Classical sociological interpretations of outdoor adventure -- pt. 2. Modern social theorists and adventure sports -- pt. 3. Contemporary themes in social theory and adventurous activities. |
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Adventure and outdoor sports - from rock climbing to freestyle kayaking - are a modern social phenomenon that can tell us much about the relationship between sport, culture and contemporary society. In this engaging new introductory text, adventure sports are used to illustrate key concepts in social theory and to demonstrate why |
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an understanding of social theory is essential for any student taking a course in sport, adventure, or outdoor education.Each chapter in the book introduces a key 'classical' or modern social theorist, including Marx, Durkheim, Weber and Elias, or a u |
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UNINA9910220099503321 |
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Rostker Bernard |
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Recruiting older youths : insights from a new survey of army recruits / / Bernard Rostker [et al.] |
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RAND Corporation, 2014 |
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Santa Monica, CA : , : Rand ; , 2014 |
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1 online resource (xvii, 66 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Advice on careers & achieving success |
Military history |
Personnel & human resources management |
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Monografia |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Summary -- Introduction -- Who are the older recruits and how successful are they in the Army? -- Why do older youths join the military? -- Surveys of Army enlistees and the American youth population -- What we learned about older recruits : an analysis of survey results -- Conclusions and recommendations. -- The survey. |
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More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the |
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economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers. |
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