Theory and practice in engineering themodynamics / Peter Polak (1983)
Theory and practice in engineering themodynamics [texte imprimé] / Peter Polak, Auteur . - London : Macmillan, 1983 . - 122 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-333-35387-5
Bibliogr. p. 120. Index
Langues : Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés : Heat engineering
ThermodynamicsIndex. décimale : 536.7 Thermodynamique. Énergétique Résumé : The initial chapters outline the principles of engineering thermodynamics and are followed by several chapters illustrating these principles as applied to the piston engine, gas turbine, steam power and refrigerators and heat pumps, giving attention to design and operational espects. The final chapters go into the subject in more detail, again with reference to practical applications. Note de contenu :
Sommaire :
1 - Introduction
2 - Gases
3 - Liquid and vapour properties
4 - Piston engines
5 - The gas turbine
6 - Steam power
7 - Refrigeratoirs and heat pumps
8 - Some proofs, demonstrations and discussions
9 - More about piston engines
10- Gas flow and molecular velocities
11- Absorption refrigeration
12- Heat transfer
13- Temperature, humidity and comfort