Rauf S.B. Thermodynamics Made Simple for Energy Engineers

Fairmont Press, Inc., 2012. — 352 p. — ISBN: 1439852014F.This 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.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
Thermodynamics and Power Concepts of power and power conversion. Steam to wire power and energy transformation, and associated case study
Study of Enthalpy and Entropy Enthalpy, entropy and associated case study
Understanding Mollier Diagram Mollier diagram; the enthalpy-entropy graph, its use and application
Saturated and Superheated Steam Tables Understanding of saturated and superheated steam tables; applications, thereof, and associated case study
Phases of Water and Associated Thermodynamics Phases and critical properties of substances, with emphasis on water, vapor and steam
Laws of Thermodynamics Laws of thermodynamics, associated formulas, applications and associated case study
Thermodynamic Processes
Gas Dynamics High velocity gas flow and thermodynamics
Psychrometry and Psychrometric Analysis Psychrometry and psychrometric chart based HVAC analysis and associated case study
Refrigeration Cycles and HVAC Systems