Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics
By John R. Reisel
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Transform how your students learn thermodynamics with the informal presentation that makes abstract concepts easier to understand in Reisel's unique PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS, 2nd Edition. This edition clearly presents fundamental principles and applications while challenging students to explore the impact of contributing parameters on the performance of devices or processes. For example, students examine how exit pressure from a steam turbine impacts the turbine’s power production.
With this approach students better understand how they will apply thermodynamics in their future careers. Students also strengthen their intuitive understanding of how different concepts of thermodynamics interrelate. In addition, readers learn to create computer-based models of devices, processes and cycles as well as use internet-based programs and computer apps to find thermodynamic data, exactly like practicing engineers. WebAssign customizable digital resources help your students further master key concepts.
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Transform how your students learn thermodynamics with the informal presentation that makes abstract concepts easier to understand in Reisel's unique PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS, 2nd Edition. This edition clearly presents fundamental principles and applications while challenging students to explore the impact of contributing parameters on the performance of devices or processes. For example, students examine how exit pressure from a steam turbine impacts the turbine’s power production.
With this approach students better understand how they will apply thermodynamics in their future careers. Students also strengthen their intuitive understanding of how different concepts of thermodynamics interrelate. In addition, readers learn to create computer-based models of devices, processes and cycles as well as use internet-based programs and computer apps to find thermodynamic data, exactly like practicing engineers. WebAssign customizable digital resources help your students further master key concepts.
CAREFULLY PLACED, PRACTICAL EXAMPLES DEMONSTRATE HOW TO USE THERMODYNAMICS TO SOLVE ENGINEERING PROBLEMS TODAY. Timely, practical examples integrated into every chapter help students understand how today's professional engineers use thermodynamics on a daily basis to solve critical engineering problems.
METHODICAL APPROACH REINFORCES THE IMPORTANCE OF SUCCESSFUL PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES. The author consistently integrates clear explanations, real-world examples and a wealth of exercises into every discussion to help students explore and master the most effective processes for solving problems.
APPROACH ENCOURAGES USE OF SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER-BASED MODELS TO DISCOVER THERMODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS AND TRENDS. Your students learn how to use current software and internet-based tools to develop graphs and detect trends related to thermodynamic applications. These skills strengthen students' understanding as well as hone their engineering judgment.
SOFTWARE-NEUTRAL APPROACH OFFERS FLEXIBILITY IN INSTRUCTION. Because this edition does not follow a specific software approach, you and your students can use any software package. You can have your students work with software they already know, such as MATLAB® or Mathcad®.
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Thermodynamics and EnergyPreview this chapter
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