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Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, Second Edition introduces the basic concepts of thermodynamics and applies them to a wide range of technologies. Authors Desmond Winterbone and Ali Turan also include a detailed study of combustion to show how the chemical energy in a fuel is converted into thermal energy and emissions; analyze fuel cells to give an understanding of the direct conversion of chemical energy to electrical power; and provide a study of property relationships to enable more sophisticated analyses to be made of irreversible thermodynamics, allowing for new ways of efficiently covering energy to power (e.g. solar energy, fuel cells). Worked examples are included in most of the chapters, followed by exercises with solutions. By developing thermodynamics from an explicitly equilibrium perspective and showing how all systems attempt to reach equilibrium (and the effects of these systems when they cannot), Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, Second Edition provides unparalleled insight into converting any form of energy into power. The theories and applications of this text are invaluable to students and professional engineers of all disciplines.

• Includes new chapter that introduces basic terms and concepts for a firm foundation of study
• Features clear explanations of complex topics and avoids complicated mathematical analysis
• Updated chapters with recent advances in combustion, fuel cells, and more
• Solutions manual will be provided for end-of-chapter problems

Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers

1. Introduction and Revision 2. The Second Law and Equilibrium 3. Engine Cycles and Their Efficiencies 4. Availability and Exergy 5. Rational Efficiency and Powerplant 6. Finite Time (or endoreversible) Thermodynamics (FTT) 7. General Thermodynamic Relationships: for single component systems, or systems of constant composition 8. Equations of State 9. Thermodynamic Properties of Ideal Gases and Ideal Gas Mixtures of Constant Composition 10. Thermodynamics of Combustion 11. Chemistry of Combustion 12. Chemical Equilibrium and Dissociation 13. Effect of Dissociation on Combustion Parameters 14. Chemical Kinetics 15. Combustion and Flames 16. Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines 17. Gas Turbines 18. Liquefaction of Gases 19. Pinch Technology 20. Irreversible Thermodynamics 21. Fuel Cells