Thermodynamics and Heat Power, 6/E
Kurt C. Rolle, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

ISBN-10: 0131139282
ISBN-13: 9780131139282

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 768 pp
Published: 07/13/2004

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For courses in engineering technology.

 

This text presents students with the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and their practical application to heat power, heat transfer, and heating and air conditioning. It addresses real-world problems in engineering and design—rather than focusing on abstract mathematics.

NEW–Optional discussions on the use of Engineering Equation Solver (EES).

~Provides students with a commercial software tool for solving many of the problems encountered in thermodynamics and heat power.

 

NEW–Coverage of refrigerant blends R-407c and R-502—Added to the discussion of refrigerants.

~Reflects the increased applications of refrigerant blends in mechanical refrigeration.

 

NEW—Expanded presentation of fuel cells.

~Gives students a discussion of these devices that have enjoyed increased interest in the field.

 

Clear and comprehensive coverage.

~Discusses the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and heat transfer, and demonstrates their applications.

 

A practical approach.

~Emphasizes design and real-world applications.

 

Unique, optional Calculus for Clarity sections.

~Helps students who have a background in differential and integral calculus.

 

Consistent system of symbols and units.

~Makes equal use of SI and English units in practice problems, example problems, and thermodynamic and property tables.

 

An eight-chapter treatment of heat power/combustion/transfer and HVAC.

~Offers students some of the most extensive coverage available in a text at this level.

Optional discussions on the use of Engineering Equation Solver (EES).

~Provides students with a commercial software tool for solving many of the problems encountered in thermodynamics and heat power.

 

Coverage of refrigerant blends R-407c and R-502—Added to the discussion of refrigerants.

~Reflects the increased applications of refrigerant blends in mechanical refrigeration.

 

Expanded presentation of fuel cells.

~Gives students a discussion of these devices that have enjoyed increased interest in the field.

  1. Introduction.

  2. The Thermodynamic System.

  3. Work, Heat, and Reversibility.

  4. Conservation of Mass and the First law of Thermodynamics.

  5. Equations of State and Calorimetry.

  6. Processes.

  7. Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

  8. Availability and Useful Work.

  9. The Internal Combustion Engine and the Otto and Diesel Cycles.

10. Gas Turbines, Jet Propulsion, and the Brayton Cycle.

11. Steam Power Generation and the Rankine Cycle.

12. Refrigeration and Heat Pumps.

13. Mixtures.

14. Reacting Mixtures and Combustion.

15. Heat Transfer.

16. Heating and Air Conditioning.

17. Other Power Devices.

Appendices.

Answers to Selected Problems.

Index.

Designed specifically for use in engineering technology programs, this popular text presents the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and their practical applications to heat power, heat transfer, and heating and air conditioning. The text addresses real-world problems in engineering and design rather than abstract mathematics.

New to this edition:
  • Inclusion of optional discussions on using Engineering Equation Solver (EES) as a commercial software tool for solving many of the problems encountered in thermodynamics and heat power
  • Addition of refrigerant blends R-407c and R-502 to the discussion of refrigerants in response to the increased applications of refrigerant blends in mechanical refrigeration
  • Expanded presentation of fuel cells
Features of this text:
  • Unique optional Calculus for Clarity sections for students who have a background in differential and integral calculus
  • A consistent system of symbols and units that makes equal use of SI and English units in practice problems, example problems, and thermodynamic and property tables
  • An eight-chapter treatment of heat power/combustion/transfer and HVAC that is one of the most extensive available in a text at this level

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