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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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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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Descrizione fisica |
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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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