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Thermodynamics

Energy, entropy, and power & refrigeration cycles.

Chapters

14 chapters · 14 problem sets

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1 Introduction and Basic ConceptsThermodynamics begins with vocabulary. Problems ›

2 Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy AnalysisEnergy is the central currency of thermodynamics. Problems ›

3 Properties of Pure SubstancesTo apply the energy balance we need property values. Problems ›

4 Energy Analysis of Closed SystemsWith properties in hand, we apply the first law to fixed masses. Problems ›

5 Mass and Energy Analysis of Control VolumesMost real devices have mass flowing through them. Problems ›

6 The Second Law of ThermodynamicsThe first law says energy is conserved, but it never says which direction a process will go. Problems ›

7 EntropyEntropy turns the second law from a set of statements into a working property. Problems ›

8 ExergyEnergy is conserved, but its usefulness is not. Problems ›

9 Gas Power CyclesThe engines that move cars and aircraft run on gas cycles. Problems ›

10 Vapor and Combined Power CyclesMost of the world's electricity comes from steam. Problems ›

11 Refrigeration CyclesRefrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps move heat against its natural direction. Problems ›

12 Thermodynamic Property RelationsTables cannot list every property, and some properties cannot be measured directly. Problems ›

13 Gas MixturesAir, combustion products, and natural gas are all mixtures. Problems ›

17 Compressible FlowWhen a gas moves fast enough that its density changes appreciably, new physics appears: stagnation properties, the speed of sound, choking, and sho… Problems ›

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