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.
Dedications
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Energy, Heat and Thermodynamics
Chapter 2 : Thermodyanamics and Power
Chapter 3 : Study of Enthalpy and Entropy
Chapter 4 : Understanding Mollier Diagram
Chapter 5 : Saturated and Superheated Steam Tables
Chapter 6 : Phases of Water and Associated Thermodynamics
Chapter 7 : Laws of Thermodynamics
Chapter 8 : Thermodynamic Processes
Chapter 9 : Gas Dynamics
Chapter 10 : Psychrometry and Psychrometric Analysis
Chapter 11 : Refrigeration Cycles and HVAC Systems
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Index
