Carefully designed to teach thermodynamics to engineers, this book focuses on the phenomena of irreversibility and the notion of entropy. It also presents a general theory of exergy, with methods of analyse that allow engineers to master problems of current interest in the field of energy management. The authors illustrate practical aspects of the theory by descibiing specific applications such as combustion chambers, turbines, compressors, heat pumps, fuel cells, refrigeration, and more.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Generalities and Fundamental Laws
Chapter 2 : Closed Systems and General Thermodynamic Relations
Chapter 3 : Balance of Extensive Properties
Chapter 4 : Open Systems, in Steady State Operation
Chapter 5 : Thermodynamic Properties of Matter
Chapter 6 : Mixture of Perfect or Ideal Gases
Chapter 7 : Mixtures of a Gas and a Condensable Substance
Chapter 8 : Thermodynamic Processes and Diagrams
Chapter 9 : Simple Examples of Application of the First and Second Laws
Chapter 10 : Energy and Exergy Analyses (Thermomechanical Processes)
Chapter 11 : Energy and Exergy Analyses (With Reactive Processes)
Chapter 12 : Application Examples of Chapters 10 and 11
Chapter 13 : Thermodynamic Cycles
Chapter 14 : Application Examples of Chapters 10 Through 13
Chapter 15 : Linear Thermodynamics of Irreversible Phenomena
Bibliography
Nomenclature
Index
