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 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. |