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| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Inc |
| ISBN 13 | 9781118002919 |
| ISBN 10 | 1118002911 |
| Author | Mike Pauken |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | Take some heat off the complexity of thermodynamics does the mere thought of thermodynamics make you sweat? It doesn't have to! This hands-on guide helps you score your highest in a thermodynamics course by offering easily understood, plain-english explanations of how energy is used in things like automobiles, airplanes, air conditioners, and electric power plants. * Thermodynamics 101 take a look at some examples of both natural and man-made thermodynamic systems and get a handle on how energy can be used to perform work * turn up the heat discover how to use the first and second laws of thermodynamics to determine (and improve upon) the efficiency of machines * oh, behave get the 411 on how gases behave and relate to one another in different situations, from ideal-gas laws to real gases * burn with desire find out everything you need to know about conserving mass and energy in combustion processes open the book and find: * the laws of thermodynamics * important properties and their relationships * the lowdown on solids, liquids, and gases * how work and heat go handin hand * the cycles that power thermodynamic processes * chemical mixtures and reactions * ten pioneers in thermodynamics * real-world applications of thermodynamic laws and concepts learn to: * master the concepts and principles of thermodynamics * develop the problem-solving skills used by professional engineers * ace your thermodynamics course |
| About the Author | Michael pauken, phd, is a senior mechanical engineer at nasa's jet propulsion laboratory, an operating division of the california institute of technology, where he also teaches courses on thermodynamics and heat transfer. |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 40757 |
| Number of Pages | 384 |
Thermodynamics For Dummies Paperback English by Mike Pauken - 40757
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