Basic Engineering Thermodynamics (Oxford Science Publications Monographs) - Softcover

Whalley, P. B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198562551 ISBN 13: 9780198562559

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1993

Synopsis

This introduction to thermodynamics for engineering students assumes no previous instruction in the subject. The book covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics with a special emphasis on their implications for engineers. Each topic is illustrated with worked examples and is presented in a logical order, allowing the student to tackle increasingly complex problems. Problems and selected answers are included. The heart of engineering thermodynamics is the conversion of heat into work. Increasing demands for more efficient conversion, for example to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, are leading to the adoption of new thermodynamic cycles. However the principles of these new cycles are very simple and are subject to the standard laws of thermodynamics as explained in this book.

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Review

"Basic Engineering Thermodynamics is undoubtedly an easy read. The style is chatty but not laboured with many worked examples as well as exercises for the student." The Times Higher Education Supplement

Synopsis

This is an introduction to thermodynamics for engineering students. No previous knowledge is assumed. This book covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their consequences for engineers. Each topic is illustrated with worked examples and subjects are introduced in a logical order allowing the student to tackle increasingly complex problems as he reads. Problems and selected answers are included. The heart of engineering thermodynamics is the conversion of heat into work. Increasing demands for more efficient conversion, for example to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, are leading to the adoption of new thermodynamic cycles. However the principles of these new cycles are very simple and are subject to the standard laws of thermodynamics as explained in this book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198562551
• ISBN 13: 9780198562559
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240