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Thermodynamics

Name: Thermodynamics
Author: S. C. Gupta
ISBN: 9788131785669

by S. C. Gupta

February 2005

Beginner to intermediate

560 pages

14h 28m

English

Pearson Education India

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Cover
Title Page
Contents
Dedication
Preface
1. Basic Concepts
1.1 Introduction1.1.1 Macroscopic and Microscopic Analysis1.2 Terms Used in Analysis1.2.1 System Boundary and Surroundings1.2.2 Types of Systems1.2.3 Description of a System1.2.4 Equilibrium of a System1.2.5 Intensive and Extensive Property1.2.6 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Property1.2.7 Dependent and Independent Property1.2.8 Interactions and Processes1.2.9 Work Transfer1.3 Zeroth Law1.3.1 Temperature Measurement1.4 Units and DimensionsSummaryExercises
2. Laws of Thermodynamics–I
2.1 Introduction2.2 First Law of Thermodynamics2.3 Non-Flow Energy Equation2.4 Energy Equation for Open System2.5 Application of Sfee to Thermal Systems2.6 Analysis of an Open System as a Closed System2.7 Transient ProcessSummaryExercises
3. Laws of Thermodynamics–II
3.1 Second Law of Thermodynamics3.1.1 Kelvin–Planck Statement3.1.2 Clausius Statement3.1.3 Principle of Increase of Entropy3.1.4 Principle of Degradation of Energy3.1.5 Equivalence of the Second Law of Thermodynamics3.2 Second Law of Thermodynamics–Corollaries3.2.1 Efficiency of Cycle3.2.2 Absolute Temperature Scale3.2.3 Entropy Concept–Clausius Inequality Principle3.3 Availability Concept3.3.1 Availability Function or Exergy of the System3.3.2 Exergy3.3.3 Irreversibility3.3.4 Effectiveness3.4 Second Law AnalysisSummaryExercises
4. Working Substance
4.1 Introduction4.2 Diagrammatic Representation4.2.1 Two-dimensional Charts4.3 Tabular Presentation4.4 Equations4.4.1 Algebraic Equations4.4.2 Differential Relations4.4.3 Mnemonic Diagram4.5 Analysis of a Gas SystemSummaryExercises
5. Gas and Vapour Mixtures
5.1 Introduction5.1.1 Dalton–Gibbs and Amagat–Leduc Laws5.1.2 Molecular Weight and Gas Constant of the Mixture5.1.3 Gravimetric and Volumetric Analysis5.2 Mixture of Air and Vapour–Psychrometry5.2.1 Terms Used in Air Conditioning5.2.2 Psychrometric Chart5.2.3 Psychrometric Processes5.3 Binary Mixture5.3.1 Temperature–Concentration Chart5.3.2 Enthalpy–Concentration Diagram5.3.3 Steady Flow Processes with Binary MixtureSummaryExercises

6. Reactive Mixtures
6.1 Introduction6.2 Stoichiometric Reaction6.2.1 Orsat Analysis6.3 Enthalpy of Formation6.4 First Law Analysis6.4.1 Adiabatic Flame Temperature6.5 Second Law Analysis6.6 Chemical Equilibrium and Dissociation6.6.1 Equilibrium Constant and Heat of Reaction6.6.2 Temperature Rise in Combustion with DissociationSummaryExercises
7. Vapour Power Cycles
7.1 Introduction7.2 Terms Used in Cycles7.2.1 Ideal Cycle Efficiency and Efficiency Ratio7.2.2 Work Ratio7.2.3 Specific Steam Consumption (ssc)7.2.4 Isentropic Efficiency7.2.5 Swept Volume and Compression Ratio7.2.6 Mechanical Efficiency7.2.7 Mean Effective Pressure7.3 Vapour Power Cycle7.4 Improvement in Cycle Efficiency7.4.1 Superheating of Steam7.4.2 Reheating of Steam7.4.3 Other Methods7.5 Implementation of Steam Power Cycle7.6 Binary and Tertiary Cycles7.7 CogenerationSummaryExercises
8. Gas Power Cycles
8.1 Introduction8.2 Analysis of Reciprocating Cycles8.2.1 Otto Cycle8.2.2 Diesel Cycle8.2.3 Dual Combustion Cycle8.2.4 Stirling and Ericsson Cycles8.3 Gas Power Cycles for Open Systems8.3.1 Brayton or Open Simple GT Cycle8.3.2 Improvement of Cycle Efficiency and/or Work Output8.3.3 Stagnation Plane8.4 Combined Cycle8.5 Jet Propulsion8.5.1 Intake and Propelling Nozzle Efficiencies8.5.2 TurbofanSummaryExercises
9. Microscopic Approach
9.1 Introduction9.2 Kinetic Theory9.2.1 Pressure Calculation9.2.2 Velocity Distribution9.2.3 Average Root Mean Square Velocity and Most Probable Speed9.2.4 Energy Distribution Function9.3 Results from the Macroscopic Approach9.3.1 Collision with a Moving Wall9.3.2 Specific Heats of a Gas9.3.3 Transport Processes in Gases9.4 Statistical Thermodynamics9.4.1 Distribution of Molecules in Energy Levels9.4.2 Thermodynamic Probability of the Most Probable State9.4.3 Entropy9.4.4 Distribution Law9.4.5 Partition Function9.4.6 Thermodynamic Properties9.5 Statistical and Macroscopic ThermodynamicsSummaryExercises
Appendix One Tables
Appendix Two Additional Problems
Appendix Three List of Formulae
Appendix Four Answers to Multiple-choice Questions
Notes
Bibliography
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Content preview from Thermodynamics

Preface

1. Basic Concepts

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Macroscopic and Microscopic Analysis

1.2 Terms Used in Analysis

1.2.1 System Boundary and Surroundings

1.2.2 Types of Systems

1.2.3 Description of a System

1.2.4 Equilibrium of a System

1.2.5 Intensive and Extensive Property

1.2.6 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Property

1.2.7 Dependent and Independent Property

1.2.8 Interactions and Processes

1.2.9 Work Transfer

1.3 Zeroth Law

1.3.1 Temperature Measurement

1.4 Units and Dimensions

Summary

Exercises

2. Laws of Thermodynamics—I

2.1 Introduction

2.2 First Law of Thermodynamics

2.3 Non-Flow Energy Equation

2.4 Energy Equation for Open System

2.5 Application of Sfee to Thermal Systems

2.6 Analysis of an Open System as a Closed System

2.7 Transient ...

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