LEADER 04262oam 2200529M 450 001 9910794456003321 005 20220913184244.0 010 $a1-00-315160-4 010 $a1-003-15160-4 010 $a87-7022-291-6 024 7 $a10.1201/9781003151609. 035 $a(CKB)4100000011704728 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6451405 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3239074 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL6451405 035 $a(OCoLC)1229928544 035 $a(OCoLC)1238682951 035 $a(OCoLC-P)1238682951 035 $a(FlBoTFG)9781003151609 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000011704728 100 $a20210114d2021 fy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aThermodynamics made simple for energy engineers /$fS. Bobby Rauf 205 $a1st edition. 210 1$aLilburn, GA :$cRiver Publishers,$d2021. 215 $a1 online resource (x, 352 pages) $cillustrations 300 $aIntroduction to Energy, Heat and Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics and Power. Study of Enthalpy and Entropy. Understanding Mollier Diagram. Saturated and Superheated Steam Tables. Phases of Water and Associated Thermodynamics. Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic Processes. Gas Dynamics. Psychrometry and Psychrometric Analysis. Refrigeration Cycles and HVAC Systems. 311 1 $a1-4398-5201-4 327 $aCover -- 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 Processes Thermodynamic 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. 327 $aAppendix D Common symbols -- Index. 330 $aThis text provides an overview of important theory, principles, and concepts in the field of thermodynamics, making this abstract and complex subject easy to comprehend while building practical skills in the process. It enhances understanding of heat transfer, steam tables, energy concepts, power generation, psychrometry, refrigeration cycles, and more. Practical, easily accessible case studies illustrate various thermodynamics principles. Each chapter concludes with a list of questions or problems, with answers at the back of the book. 606 $aThermodynamics 606 $aEngineers 615 0$aThermodynamics. 615 0$aEngineers. 676 $a621.402/1 700 $aRauf$b S. Bobby$f1956-$0853809 801 0$bOCoLC-P 801 1$bOCoLC-P 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910794456003321 996 $aThermodynamics made simple for energy engineers$93741014 997 $aUNINA