Potter M.C., Somerton W.C. Schaum s outline of Theory and Problems of Thermodinamics for Engineers

New York, "McGraw-Hill", 1995, -380p.This book is intended for the first course in thermodynamics required by most, if not all, engineering departments. It is designed to supplement the required lext selected for the course; it provides a succinct presentation of the material so that the student can more easily determine the major objective of each section of the textbook. If proofs of theorems are not of primary importance in this first course, the present Schaum's Outline could itself serve as the required text.
The basic thermodynamic principles are liberally illustrated with numerous examples and solved problems that demonstrate how the principles are applied to actual or simulated engineering situations. Supplementary problems thai provide students an opportunity to test their problem-solving skills are included at the ends of all chapters. Answers are provided for all these problems.
The material presented in a first course in thermodynamics is more or less the same in most engineering schools. Under a quarter system both the first and second laws are covered, with little time left for applications. Under a semester system it is possible to cover some application areas, such as vapor and gas cycles, nonreactive mixtures, and combustion. This book allows such flexibility. In fact, there is sufficient material for a full year of study.
As U.S. industry continues to avoid the use of SI units, we have written about 25 percent of the examples, solved problems, and supplementary problems in English units. Tables are presented in both systems of units.
The authors wish to thank Mrs. Michelle Gruender for her careful review of the manuscript, Ms. Kelly Bartholemew for her excellent word processing, Mr. B. J. Clark for his friendly and insightful advice, and Ms. Maureen Walker for her efficient production of this book.