Thermal engineering: SI units, including: thermodynamics, heat engines and non-conventional power generation
- 10th
- Mumbai Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd. 2015
- v, 972 p.: col. ill.
Table of Contents
Introduction to SI units and conversion factors Kinetic theory of gases and basic concepts of thermodynamics Properties of pure substances First law of thermodynamics Second law of thermodynamics and entropy Availability and irreversibility Thermodynamic relations Ideal and real cases Gases and vapour mixtures Psychrometrics Fuels and combustion (Including chemical thermodynamics) Steam generators Boiler mountings and accessories Drought Performance of steam generators Basic steam power cycles Reciprocating steam engine Compound steam engines Steam nozzles Steam turbines Steam condensers Gas power cycles variable specific heats Internal combustion engines Air compressors Gas turbines and jet propulsion Refrigeration Air-conditioning Heat transfer Non-conventional power generation 'Gate' and 'UPSC' examinations' questions (Latest-selected) with answers/solutions Index -- Steam tables and mollier diagram
This book on Thermal Engineering (printed in two colours has been written for the students preparing the subject for B.E. examinations of various Indian Universities, A.M.I.E. and competitive examinations (e.g., U.P.S.C., GATE etc.). The Book contains 29 chapters in all, and deals the subject matter exhaustively.