Thermodynamics demystified

by Merle C. Potter

Take the heat off of understanding thermodynamicsNow you can get much-needed relief from the pressure of learning the fundamentals of thermodynamics! This practical guide helps you truly comprehend this challenging engineering topic while sharpening your problem-solving skills.Written in an easy-to-follow format, Thermodynamics Demystified begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing the properties of pure substances. The book goes on to cover laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, combustion, and much more. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exams help reinforce learning.This hands-on, self-teaching text offers:Numerous figures to illustrate key conceptsDetails on the first and second laws of thermodynamicsCoverage of vapor and gas cycles, psychrometrics, and combustionAn overview of heat transfer SI units throughoutA time-saving approach to performing bette