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 Brayton cycle Carnot cycle Carnot heat engine CHAPTER closed system combustion chamber compressed liquid compressor condenser control volume cooling determine dry air electric enthalpy entropy entropy change equation equilibrium exergy exit feedwater feedwater heater FIGURE fluid fuel h₁ h₂ H₂O heat engine heat exchanger heat pump heat transfer heater ideal gas ideal gases inlet input internal energy irreversibilities isentropic isentropic process kg/s kJ/kg kJ/kmol kmol Law of Thermodynamics m³/kg mass flow rate mixture mole nozzle output P₁ percent phase piston piston-cylinder device potential energy Power Cycles power plant properties psia pure substance Qout Rankine cycle rate of heat ratio refrigerant-134a refrigeration cycle relation relative humidity Repeat Prob reversible rigid tank saturated liquid second law shown in Fig specific volume steady-flow steam surface T-s diagram T₁ T₂ Table thermal efficiency turbine V₁ vapor-compression refrigeration velocity water vapor Wnet zero