TY  - BOOK
AU  - Joel, Rayner
TI  - Basic engineering thermodynamics
SN  - 9788131718889
AV  - TJ255  
PY  - 1996///
CY  - Utter Pradesh
PB  - Pearson
KW  - Thermodynamics
KW  - Heat-engines
N1  - 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
N2  - 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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