Thermodynamics: An Engineering ApproachThis text aims to present the key topics in thermodynamics in an accessible manner, using a physical intuitive approach rather than a highly mathematical one. Over 1000 illustrations are used to illustrate the topics, and the worked examples are also illustrated with sketches and process diagrams. |
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adiabatic Assuming average Brayton cycle Carnot cycle CHAPTER closed system combustion chamber compressor condenser control volume cooling determine electric energy balance energy transfer enters enthalpy entropy entropy change equation equilibrium exit feedwater heater FIGURE fluid freezing fuel h₁ h₂ heat engine heat exchanger heat pump heat transfer heater ideal gas ideal gases inlet input internal energy irreversibilities isentropic isentropic process kg/s kinetic and potential kJ/kg kJ/kmol kmol Law of Thermodynamics m³/kg mass flow rate mixture nozzle output P₁ P₂ percent piston piston-cylinder device potential energy Power Cycles power plant properties psia Qout Rankine cycle rate of heat ratio refrigerant-134a refrigeration cycle relation reversible rigid tank saturated liquid second law shown in Fig specific volume steam substance surface system boundary T-s diagram T₁ T₂ temperature thermal efficiency transfer by heat turbine V₁ valve vapor-compression refrigeration velocity water vapor Wnet zero