EASTOP & MCCONKEY
Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists provides a complete introduction to the principles of thermodynamics for degree level students on courses in mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, environmental and energy engineering and engineering science courses.
The fifth edition of this classic text has been completely revised to take account of modern teaching methods and perspectives As in previous editions the emphasis is on the application of theory to real-life situations.
New for this edition is a section on energy recovery, including pinch technology and a discussion of the thinning of the ozone layer due to the use of CFCs. Examples and problems using the refrigerant 134A replace the previous references to CFC R12.
In addition, the discussion of energy sources, their uses and management, has been expanded and improved and there is now extensive coverage of the combined heat and power section The material on turbines, compressors. nozzles and propulsion is presented in a more logical sequence but retains important information on the differences between gas and steam turbines Finally the section on refrigeration gives more prominence to the heat pump and vapour absorption plant.
Key features:
- practical applications of thermodynamics are stressed throughout
- the comprehensive coverage provides all the information students will need to complete their study of thermodynamics
- much new material has been added and there has been considerable revision to most sections
- extra problems and worked examples have been added
- a solutions manual is available
This book is the standard text for undergraduate students and will be highly relevant for students on technician courses in engineering. It provides complete coverage of thermodynamics from first year to degree standard and assumes in the reader a knowledge of mathematics and physics to A level standard.
Tom Eastop was formerly Head of the School of Engineering at Wolverhampton Polytechnic.
The late Allan McConkey was Head of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Dundee College of Technology.