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Thermodynamics Demystified
Contributor(s): Potter, Merle C. (Author)
ISBN: 0071605991     ISBN-13: 9780071605991
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Product Type: Paperback
Published: April 2009
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Annotation: Take the heat off of learning thermodynamicsOffering sure relief from the pressure of understanding thermodynamics, this practical guide helps you truly comprehend this difficult engineering topic. Thermodynamics Demystified covers basic principles, laws of thermodynamics, power cycles, refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Packed with hundreds of worked equations and examples, concise explanations, end-of-chapter quizzes, and a final exam, this book is the perfect classroom supplement and self-study tool.
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics
Dewey: 536.7
LCCN: 2009000165
Series: Demystified
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.3" W x 9.1" (1.10 lbs) 352 pages
 
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Take the heat off of understanding thermodynamics

Now you can get much-needed relief from the pressure of learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics This practical guide helps you truly comprehend this challenging engineering topic while sharpening your problem-solving skills.

Written in an easy-to-follow format, Thermodynamics Demystified begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing the properties of pure substances. The book goes on to cover laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams help reinforce learning.

  • This hands-on, self-teaching text offers:
  • Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts
  • Details on the first and second laws of thermodynamics
  • Coverage of vapor and gas cycles, psychrometrics, and combustion
  • An overview of heat transfer SI units throughout
  • A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Thermodynamics Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential engineering subject.

Contributor Bio(s): Potter, Merle: - Merle Potter taught engineering for 42 years and thermodynamics for about 20 years. He has written 25 other engineering books.