Louis Theodore, Francesco Ricci, Timothy Vanvliet

Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Enables you to easily advance from thermodynamics principles to applications Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer, as the title suggests, is written for all practicing engineers and anyone studying to become one. Its focus therefore is on applications of thermodynamics, addressing both technical and pragmatic problems in the field. Readers are provided a solid base in thermodynamics theory; however, the text is mostly dedicated to demonstrating how theory is applied to solve real-world problems. This text's four parts enable readers to easily gain a foundation in basic principles and then learn how to apply them in practice: * Part One: Introduction. Sets forth the basic principles of thermodynamics, reviewing such topics as units and dimensions, conservation laws, gas laws, and the second law of thermodynamics. * Part Two: Enthalpy Effects. Examines sensible, latent, chemical reaction, and mixing enthalpy effects. * Part Three: Equilibrium Thermodynamics. Addresses both principles and calculations for phase, vapor-liquid, and chemical reaction equilibrium. * Part Four: Other Topics. Reviews such important issues as economics, numerical methods, open-ended problems, environmental concerns, health and safety management, ethics, and exergy. Throughout the text, detailed illustrative examples demonstrate how all the principles, procedures, and equations are put into practice. Additional practice problems enable readers to solve real-world problems similar to the ones that they will encounter on the job. Readers will gain a solid working knowledge of thermodynamics principles and applications upon successful completion of this text. Moreover, they will be better prepared when approaching/addressing advanced material and more complex problems.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. August 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470451588
• Artikelnr.: 37292379

Autorenporträt

LOUIS THEODORE, ENG SCD, is a consultant for Theodore Tutorials, a company specializing in providing training solutions to industry, academia, and government. In addition to receiving awards from the International Air & Waste Management Association and the American Society for Engineering Education, Dr. Theodore is the author/coauthor of eighty-one books, including Nanotechnology: Basic Calculations for Engineers and Scientists (Wiley) and Handbook of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Calculations (Wiley), plus nearly 100 technical publications. He was recently (2008) recognized at Madison Square Garden for his contributions to basketball and the youth of America. FRANCESCO RICCI is currently a junior chemical engineering student at Manhattan College. A member of both Tau Beta Pi and Omega Chi Epsilon, and the recipient of numerous academic awards and scholarships, Mr. Ricci is the author of the solutions manual to this text, and a contributing author to the 2009 title Introduction to Environmental Management. TIMOTHY VANVLIET is currently a senior chemical engineering student at Manhattan College. Mr. VanVliet is a member of Omega Chi Epsilon, and has received numerous academic awards and scholarships.

Inhaltsangabe

PREFACE. Part I INTRODUCTION. 1. Basic Calculations. Introduction. Units
and Dimensions. Conversion of Units. The Gravitational Constant, gc.
Significant Figures and Scientific Notation. References. 2. Process
Variables. Introduction. Temperature. Pressure. Moles and Molecular
Weights. Mass and Volume. Viscosity. Heat Capacity. Thermal Conductivity.
Reynolds Number. pH. Vapor Pressure. Property Estimation. References. 3.
Gas Laws. Introduction. Boyle's and Charles' Laws. The Ideal Gas Law.
Standard Conditions. Partial Pressure and Partial Volume. Critical and
Reduced Properties. Non-Ideal Gas Behavior. Non-Ideal Mixtures. References.
4. Conservation Laws. Introduction. The Conservation Laws. The Conservation
Law for Momentum. The Conservation Law for Mass. The Conservation Law for
Energy. References. 5. Stoichiometry. Introduction. Combustion of Methane.
Excess and Limiting Reactant(s). Combustion of Ethane. Combustion of
Chlorobenzene. References. 6. The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Introduction. Qualitative Review of the Second Law. Quantitative Review of
the Second Law. Ideal Work and Lost Work. The Heat Exchanger Dilemma.
Chemical Plant and Process Applications. The Third Law of Thermodynamics.
References. Part II ENTHALPY EFFECTS. 7. Sensible Enthalpy Effects.
Introduction. The Gibbs Phase Rule (GPR). Enthalpy Values. Heat Capacity
Values. Predictive Methods for Heat Capacity. References. 8. Latent
Enthalpy Effects. Introduction. The Clausius-Clapeyron (C-C) Equation.
Predictive Methods: Normal Boiling Point. Predictive Methods: Other
Temperatures. Industrial Applications. References. 9. Enthalpy of Mixing
Effects. Introduction. Enthalpy-Concentration Diagrams. H2SO4-H2O Diagram.
NaOH-H2O Diagram. Enthalpy of Mixing at Infinite Dilution. Evaporator
Design. References. 10. Chemical Reaction Enthalpy Effects. Introduction.
Standard Enthalpy of Formation. Standard Enthalpy of Reaction. Effect of
Temperature on Enthalpy of Reaction. Gross and Net Heating Values.
References. Part III EQUILIBRIUM THERMODYNAMICS. 11. Phase Equilibrium
Principles. Introduction. Psychometric Chart. Raoult's Law. Henry's Law.
Raoult's Law vs Henry's Law. Vapor-Solid Equilibrium. Liquid-Solid
Equilibrium. References. 12. Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Calculations.
Introduction. The DePriester Charts. Raoult's Law Diagrams. Vapor-Liquid
Equilibrium in Nonideal Solutions. NRTL Diagrams. Wilson Diagrams. Relative
Volatility. References. 13. Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Principles.
Introduction. Standard Free Energy of Formation, deltaGof. Standard Free
Energy of Reaction, deltaGo. The Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Constant, K.
Effect of Temperature on deltaGo and K: Simplified Approach. Effect of
Temperature on deltaGo and K: ±, ², and ³ Data. Effect of Temperature on
deltaGo and K: a, b, and c Data. Procedures to Determine K. References. 14.
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Applications. Introduction. Rate vs
Equilibrium Considerations. Extent of Reaction. The Reaction Coordinate.
Gas Phase Reactions. Equilibrium Conversion Calculations: Simplified
Approach. Equilibrium Conversion Calculations: Rigorous Approach. Other
Reactions. References. Part IV OTHER TOPICS. 15. Economic Considerations.
Introduction. Capital Costs. Operating Costs. Project Evaluation.
Perturbation Studies in Optimization. References. 16. Open-Ended Problems.
Introduction. Developing Students' Power of Critical Thinking. Creativity.
Brainstorming. Inquiring Minds. References. 17. Other ABET Topics.
Introduction. Environmental Management. Health, Safety, and Accident
Management. Numerical Methods. Ethics. References. 18. Fuel Options.
Introduction. Fuel Properties. Natural Gas. Liquid Fuels. Coal. Fuel
Selection. Stoichiometric Calculations. References. 19. Exergy: The Concept
of "Quality Energy". Introduction. The Quality of Heat vs Work. Exergy.
Quantitative Exergy Analysis. Environmental Impact. Exergy Efficiency.
References. Appendix. I. Steam Tables. A. Saturated Steam. B. Superheated
Steam. C. Saturated Steam-Ice. II. SI Units. III. Conversion Constants. IV.
Selected Common Abbreviations. References. Index.