Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics (SI Edition - Not available for student purchase in the U.S.) 2nd edition

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John R. Reisel
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  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Energy
    • 1.1: Basic Concepts: Systems, Processes, and Properties
    • 1.2: An Introduction to Some Common Properties
    • 1.3: Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
    • 1.4: Phases of Matter
    • 1: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 2: The Nature of Energy
    • 2.1: What Is Energy?
    • 2.2: Types of Energy
    • 2.3: Transport of Energy
    • 2.4: Heat Transfer
    • 2.5: Work Transfer
    • 2.6: Energy Transfer via Mass Transfer
    • 2.7: Analyzing Thermodynamics Systems and Processes
    • 2.8: Platform for Performing Thermodynamics Analysis
    • 2: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 3: Thermodynamic Properties and Equations of State
    • 3.1: Introduction
    • 3.2: Phase Diagrams
    • 3.3: The State Postulate
    • 3.4: Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and Specific Heats
    • 3.5: Equations of State for Ideal Gases
    • 3.6: Incompressible Substances
    • 3.7: Property Determination for Water and Refrigerants
    • 3: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 4: The First Law of Thermodynamics
    • 4.1: Introduction
    • 4.2: Conservation of Mass
    • 4.3: First Law of Thermodynamics in Open Systems
    • 4.4: First Law of Thermodynamics in Closed Systems
    • 4.5: Thermal Efficiency of Heat Engines, Refrigerators, and Heat Pumps
    • 4: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 5: Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics
    • 5.1: The Nature of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
    • 5.2: Summary of Some Uses of the Second Law
    • 5.3: Classical Statements of the Second Law
    • 5.4: Reversible and Irreversible Processes
    • 5.5: A Thermodynamic Temperature Scale
    • 5.6: Carnot Efficiencies
    • 5.7: Perpetual Motion Machines
    • 5: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 6: Entropy
    • 6.1: Entropy and the Clausius Inequality
    • 6.2: Entropy Generation
    • 6.3: Evaluating Changes in the Entropy of a System
    • 6.4: The Entropy Balance
    • 6.5: Isentropic Efficiencies
    • 6.6: Consistency of Entropy Analyses
    • 6.7: Entropy Generation and Irreversibility
    • 6: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 7: Power Cycles
    • 7.1: Introduction
    • 7.2: The Ideal Carnot Power Cycle
    • 7.3: The Rankine Cycle
    • 7.4: Gas (Air) Power Cycles and Air Standard Cycle Analysis
    • 7.5: Brayton Cycle
    • 7.6: Otto Cycle
    • 7.7: Diesel Cycle
    • 7.8: Dual Cycle
    • 7.9: Atkinson/Miller Cycle
    • 7: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 8: Refrigeration Cycles
    • 8.1: Introduction
    • 8.2: The Vapor-Compression Refrigeration Cycle
    • 8.3: Absorption Refrigeration
    • 8.4: Reversed Brayton Refrigeration Cycle
    • 8: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 9: Ideal Gas Mixtures
    • 9.1: Introduction
    • 9.2: Defining the Composition of a Gas Mixture
    • 9.3: Ideal Gas Mixtures
    • 9.4: Solutions of Thermodynamic Problems Incorporating Ideal Gas Mixtures
    • 9.5: Introduction to Real Gas Mixture Behavior
    • 9: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 10: Psychrometrics: The Study of Atmospheric Air
    • 10.1: Introduction
    • 10.2: Basic Concepts and Terminology of Psychrometrics
    • 10.3: Methods of Determining Humidity
    • 10.4: Comfort Conditions
    • 10.5: Cooling and Dehumidifying of Moist Air
    • 10.6: Combining the Cooling and Dehumidifying Process with Refrigeration Cycles
    • 10.7: Heating and Humidifying Air
    • 10.8: Mixing of Moist Air Streams
    • 10.9: Cooling Tower Applications
    • 10: Chapter Quiz

  • Chapter 11: Combustion Analysis
    • 11.1: Introduction
    • 11.2: The Components of the Combustion Process
    • 11.3: A Brief Description of the Combustion Process
    • 11.4: Balancing Combustion Reactions
    • 11.5: Methods of Characterizing the Reactant Mixture
    • 11.6: Determining Reactants from Known Products
    • 11.7: Enthalpy of a Compound and the Enthalpy of Formation
    • 11.8: Further Description of the Combustion Process
    • 11.9: Heat of Reaction
    • 11.10: Adiabatic Flame Temperature
    • 11.11: Entropy Balance for Combustion Processes
    • 11.12: The Gibbs Function
    • 11.13: Fuel Cells
    • 11.14: Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium
    • 11.15: The Water–Gas Shift Reaction and Rich Combustion
    • 11: Chapter Quiz

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