Kraus A.D., Welty J.R., Aziz A. Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering

CRC Press, 2011. — 972 p. — ISBN: 1420088084.Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering combines coverage of basic thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for a one- or two-term course for a variety of engineering majors. The book covers fundamental concepts, definitions, and models in the context of engineering examples and case studies. It carefully explains the methods used to evaluate changes in equilibrium, mass, energy, and other measurable properties, most notably temperature. It then also discusses techniques used to assess the effects of those changes on large, multi-component systems in areas ranging from mechanical, civil, and environmental engineering to electrical and computer technologies. This material helps readers optimize problem solving using practices to determine equilibrium limits and entropy, as well as track energy forms and rates of progress for processes in both closed and open thermodynamic systems. Presenting a variety of system examples, tables, and charts to reinforce understanding, Keeping sight of the difference between system synthesis and analysis, this book contains numerous design problems. It would be useful for an intensive course geared toward readers who know basic physics and mathematics through ordinary differential equations but might not concentrate on thermal/fluids science much further. Written by experts in diverse fields ranging from mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering to applied mathematics, this book is based on the assertion that engineers from all walks absolutely must understand energy processes and be able to quantify them.The Thermal/Fluid Sciences: Introductory Concepts
Thermodynamics: Preliminary Concepts and Definitions.
Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
Properties of Pure, Simple Compressible Substances
Control Volume Mass and Energy Analysis
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Entropy
Gas Power Systems
Vapor Power and Refrigeration Cycles
Mixtures of Gases, Vapors, and Combustion Products
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Statics
Control Volume Analysis—Mass and Energy Conservation
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Dimensional Analysis and Similarity
Viscous Flow
Flow in Pipes and Pipe Networks
Fluid Machinery
Introduction to Heat Transfer
Steady-State Conduction
Unsteady-State Conduction
Forced Convection—Internal Flow
Forced Convection—External Flow
Free or Natural Convection
Heat Exchangers
Radiation Heat Transfer