This work covers in a comprehensive and coherent manner, fundamentals of thermodynamics and their engineering applications. Beginning with elementary ideas of pressure, temperature and heat it develops the laws of thermodynamics from experimental and engineering backgrounds. Steam turbine is covered with a simple and easy method of drawing velocity triangles. A general overview of thermal science is presented as it relates to heat transfer. The book also discusses various power cycles for improving efficiency. Key features include: practical data presented for all laws of thermodynamics; emphasis on efficent energy conversion such as fuel and combustion, nuclear energy and direct energy; and 311 diagrams.
- ISBN13 9781842654408
- Publish Date 30 January 2010 (first published 15 June 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 June 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Alpha Science International Ltd
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 964
- Language English