Thermal science: Essentials of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer

A concise, illustrated core thermal science text with a focus on industrial applications. Essential for engineering students and those preparing for the FE/EIT exam, Thermal Science offers a one-semester course treatment of the three main topics in thermal science: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. In addition to theory, the book uses a numerical approach to heat transfer, solving large-scale, real-world engineering problems. This book first covers thermodynamics, how energy is transformed and the interactions between temperature, pressure, and volume, and applications such as the efficiency of engines and refrigerators. Fluid mechanics is the second core topic and examines fluids, forces, and fluid motion, with applications in aerospace, chemical, civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering. Heat transfer is discussed next, the applications of which include heat exchangers, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), car radiators, hot water heaters, steam boilers, cooling of microelectronics, and even ordinary cooking utensils.

PART 1: THERMODYNAMICS. Definitions. Properties of Pure Substances. Properties of Ideal Gases. Energy Conversion by Cycles. Gas Power Cycles. PART II: FLUID MECHANICS. Flow-Governing Equations. Sonic Speed in Ideal Gases. Introduction of the Critical Mach Number. Continuity in Terms of the Critical Mach Number. Isentropic Flow Through Varying-Area Passages. Rotating Machinery Fluid Mechanics. Velocity Diagrams. Cross-Flow Area Variation. Supersonic Stator Cascade. Normal Shocks. Fanno Flow Process for a Viscous Flow Field. Rayleigh Flow. Dynamic Similarity (Similitude) Theory. Radial Equilibrium Theory. PART III: HEAT TRANSFER. Heat Conduction. Heat Convection. Lumped Parameter Analysis. Heat Transfer By Radiation.