S Paolucci

Undergraduate Lectures on Thermodynamics S Paolucci

The present book covers essential material in thermodynamics. It is aimed at those students who desire a fundamental understanding of the subject of thermodynamics and provides them with the ability of solving engineering problems related to thermodynamics. Part I, consisting of Lectures 1 and 2, provides a brief overview of the subject of thermodynamics, the generality, the applicability, and how it's related to the composition of matter. Dimensions and units of various quantities, the definitions of a system, the boundary, the surroundings, and constraints, as well as thermodynamic states, properties, and processes are also introduced. Part II, consisting of Lectures 3 through 9, covers in more detail properties, laws, systems and processes. Various properties of matter are discussed along with the concepts of energy, work, heat, and mass and energy balances in steady state and transient analyses. The second law of thermodynamics is also introduced and entropy relations for compressible, incompressible, and ideal gas systems are provided. In addition, entropy change in systems, and efficiencies of isentropic processes of various components utilized in thermodynamic cycles are also discussed. Part III consists of Lectures 10 through 14 and deals with thermodynamic cycles. Basic concepts, such as the maximum work theorem, the Carnot engine and its efficiency, heat engine cycles, the endoreversible engine, vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, and refrigeration and heat pump cycles are covered. Part IV, consisting of Lectures 15 through 17, deals with the subjects of mixtures and psychrometrics. Basic concepts, the evaluation of compositions, the Dalton and Amagat models, mixture properties, psychrometric charts, air conditioning systems, and their processes are discussed. Offering a concise overview of the most critical concepts of thermodynamics, the volume is ideal for those new to the field or requiring a refresher.