| Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering Contributor(s): Kraus, Allan D. (Author), Welty, James R. (Author), Aziz, Abdul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420088084 ISBN-13: 9781420088083 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2011 Annotation: Providing a concise overview of basic concepts, this textbook presents an introductory treatment of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Each chapter includes worked examples that illustrate the application of the material presented. Selected examples highlight the design aspect of thermal and fluid engineering study. In addition, numerous chapter problems are included throughout the text to support key concepts. This book explains how automobile and aircraft engineers, steam power plants, and refrigeration systems work and addresses such topics as fluid statics, buoyancy, stability, the flow of fluids in pipes and fluid machinery, and the thermal control of electronic components. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics - Technology & Engineering | Mechanical - Technology & Engineering | Civil - General |
| Dewey: 621.402 |
| LCCN: 2010011767 |
| Series: Heat Transfer |
| Physical Information: 1.9" H x 7" W x 10" (4.00 lbs) 972 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering combines coverage of basic thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for a one- or two-term course for a variety of engineering majors. The book covers fundamental concepts, definitions, and models in the context of engineering examples and case studies. It carefully explains the methods used to evaluate changes in equilibrium, mass, energy, and other measurable properties, most notably temperature. It then also discusses techniques used to assess the effects of those changes on large, multi-component systems in areas ranging from mechanical, civil, and environmental engineering to electrical and computer technologies. Includes a motivational student study guide on downloadable resources to promote successful evaluation of energy systems This material helps readers optimize problem solving using practices to determine equilibrium limits and entropy, as well as track energy forms and rates of progress for processes in both closed and open thermodynamic systems. Presenting a variety of system examples, tables, and charts to reinforce understanding, the book includes coverage of:
Keeping sight of the difference between system synthesis and analysis, this book contains numerous design problems. It would be useful for an intensive course geared toward readers who know basic physics and mathematics through ordinary different |