Horák V., Kulish V.V. Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics

University of Defence, Brno, 2009. — 100 p. — ASIN: B01LX4H8NXThe purpose of this text is to present thermodynamics from the engineering viewpoint.
These lecture notes contain sufficient material for courses in Thermodynamics, and are intended for the use by undergraduate students in mechanical engineering of the Military Technologies study program.
The traditional phenomenological approach to thermodynamics is used through the text and makes learning the subject matter much easier. This text provides an overview of the fundamental laws and concepts in thermodynamics of systems, power cycles analysis, combustion, and heat transfer. If there is not enough space for detailed explanations, the bibliographical references to specialized sources are included.
Tables of thermodynamic properties are given in the Appendix to this text, to enable students to obtain necessary data for exercises and individual work.
Students are expected to have basic knowledge in mathematics and physics from previous courses.
The illustrative problems are often followed by explanation notes, practical remarks, and examples. Notes and examples are printed in smaller size fonts.
Important passages are indicated by italics and fundamental terms by using italic bold characters. Italic characters are also used for variables within text. Text in italics is also used in pictures and tables captions.Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics
State, State Quantities
Thermodynamic Properties and Functions
Gas Mixtures
First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
Reversible Processes for the Ideal Gas
Compression of Gas in Compressors
Cycles of Internal Combustion Engines
Cycle for Gas Turbine Engines
Introduction to Combustion and Burning
Heat Transfer