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Basic engineering thermodynamics created by Rayner Joel

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Utter Pradesh Pearson 1996Edition: FifthDescription: 647 pagesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9788131718889
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TJ255
Contents:
General introduction -- Systems -- The law of thermodynamics -- Steam and two-phase systems -- Gases and single-phase systems -- Thermodynamic reversibility -- Entropy -- Combustion -- Heat transfer -- Steam plant -- The steam engine -- Nozzles -- Steam turbines -- Air and gas compressors -- Ideal gas power cycles -- Internal combustion engines -- Engine and plant trials -- Refrigeration -- Psychometry.
Summary: The fifth edition of this text has been extensively revised and provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and principles governing the successful conversion of heat into energy. Providing a basic non-mathematical approach to the subject, the book emphasizes the effective and efficient use of energy. The illustrations have all been updated and some new diagrams and photographs added. The number of revision questions at the end of each chapter has been increased.
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Book Book Zvishavane Mining Sciences Library Open Shelf TJ255 JOE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 150389 Available BK137297

Includes bibliographical references and index

General introduction --
Systems --
The law of thermodynamics --
Steam and two-phase systems --
Gases and single-phase systems --
Thermodynamic reversibility --
Entropy --
Combustion --
Heat transfer --
Steam plant --
The steam engine --
Nozzles --
Steam turbines --
Air and gas compressors --
Ideal gas power cycles --
Internal combustion engines --
Engine and plant trials --
Refrigeration --
Psychometry.

The fifth edition of this text has been extensively revised and provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and principles governing the successful conversion of heat into energy. Providing a basic non-mathematical approach to the subject, the book emphasizes the effective and efficient use of energy. The illustrations have all been updated and some new diagrams and photographs added. The number of revision questions at the end of each chapter has been increased.

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