Thermodynamics

A brand new book, THERMODYNAMICS makes the abstract subject of engineering thermodynamics more accessible to undergraduate students. Based on a university course, this book provides an exposition of a problems that are amenable to thermodynamic analysis. The subject is presented through a problem-solving inductive (from specific to general) learning approach, written in a conversational and approachable manner. Suitable for either a one-semester course or two-semester sequence in the subject. The approach taken stresses problem-solving, and draws from "best practice" engineering teaching strategies. THERMODYNAMICS uses examples to frame the importance of the material. Each topic begins with a motivational example that is investigated in context to that topic.

This book offers a detailed study of thermodynamics, covering its basic principles, systems, and properties. It begins with an explanation of the units used in thermodynamics, including fundamental, derived, and SI units. The classification of thermodynamic systems is discussed, with clear distinctions made between closed, open, and isolated systems. The book also explains thermodynamic properties, categorizing them into extensive, intensive, and specific properties. Designed for students and professionals, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the application of thermodynamics in engineering fields such as refrigeration, air conditioning, and power generation.

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