Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, Second Edition introduces the basic concepts of thermodynamics and applies them to a wide range of technologies. Authors Desmond Winterbone and Ali Turan also use the book to discuss a detailed study of combustion to show how the chemical energy in a fuel is converted into thermal energy and emissions; analyze of fuel cells to give an understanding of the direct conversion of chemical energy to electrical power; and provide a study of property relationships to enable more sophisticated analyses to be made of irreversible thermodynamics, allowing for new ways of efficiently covering energy to power (e.g. solar energy, fuel cells). Worked examples are included in most of the chapters, followed by exercises with solutions. By developing thermodynamics from an explicitly equilibrium perspective and showing how all systems attempt to reach equilibrium (and the effects of these systems when they cannot), Advanced Thermodynamics in Engineering, Second Edition provides unparalleled insight into converting any form of energy into power. The theories and applications of this text are invaluable to students and professional engineers of all disciplines. Includes new chapter reintroduces basic terms and concepts for a firm foundation of studyFeatures clear explanations of complex topics and avoids complicated mathematical analysisUpdated chapters with recent advances in combustion, fuel cells, and more Solutions manual will be provided for end-of-chapter problems INDICE: Introduction and Revision The Second Law and EquilibriumEngine Cycles and Their EfficienciesAvailability and ExergyRational Efficiency and PowerplantFinite Time (or endoreversible) Thermodynamics (FTT)General Thermodynamic Relationships: for single component systems, or systems of constant compositionEquations of StateThermodynamic Properties of Ideal Gases and Ideal Gas Mixtures of Constant CompositionThermodynamics of CombustionChemistry of CombustionChemical Equilibrium and DissociationEffect of Dissociation on Combustion ParametersChemical KineticsCombustion and FlamesReciprocating Internal Combustion EnginesGas TurbinesLiquefaction of GasesPinch TechnologyIrreversible ThermodynamicsFuel Cells
- ISBN: 978-0-444-63373-6
- Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 496
- Fecha Publicación: 15/02/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés