Basic Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Edition

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

About the Author

Acknowledgements

1 CONCEPTS OF THERMODYNAMICS AND PROPERTIES OF GASES

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Important Terminologies Used in Thermodynamics

1.3 Specific Heat Capacity

1.3.1 Specific Heat at Constant Volume (C_v )

1.3.2 Specific Heat at Constant Pressure (C_P)

1.3.3 Relationship Between C_p and C_v

1.4 The First Law of Thermodynamics

1.4.1 Mechanical Equivalent of Heat

1.4.2 Internal Energy

1.4.3 Physical Interpretation of Internal Energy

1.4.4 Energy Transfer Across the System Boundary (Heat and Work)

1.4.5 Non-flow Processes

1.4.6 Application of First Law of Thermodynamics in Steady Flow Process and Variable Flow Process

1.4.7 Limitations of First Law of ...