Thermodynamics
Y V C Rao
Price
775
ISBN
9788173713880
Language
English
Pages
216
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
180 x 240 mm
Year of Publishing
2001
Territorial Rights
World
Imprint
Universities Press

Thermodynamics is the science dealing with energy and its transformation. The laws of thermodynamics are of wide applicability and are extensively used in several branches of engineering science. In the study of thermodynamics, one can adopt two different points of view, namely microscopic and macroscopic. Since the purpose of this book is to serve as an introduction to the study of thermodynamics, the macroscopic approach has been adopted. It presents the essential concepts and principles, with particular emphasis on precise and logical presentation.

Preface / Nomenclature / Fundamental Concepts and Definitions / Ideal and Real Gases / Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics / First Law of Thermodynamics / Second Law Thermodynamics / Properties of Steam / Gas Power Cycles / Vapour Compression Refrigeration / Psychrometry / Appendices / Answers / Index