Modern Engineering Thermodynamics

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 Textbook of Modern Engineering Thermodynamics with Tables The booklet takes a problem-solving approach to basic and applied engineering thermodynamics, with historical vignettes, critical thinking boxes, and case studies interspersed throughout to help connect abstract principles to real-world engineering applications. It also includes applications to modern engineering problems.

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This textbook is intended for use in a conventional two-semester engineering thermodynamics course sequence, with the purpose of assisting students in developing engineering problem-solving skills through the application of structured problem-solving approaches. The information in the first half of the text is appropriate for a basic Thermodynamics course taken by engineers of all majors. 

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The second part of the material is appropriate for a course in Applied Thermodynamics in mechanical engineering degrees. The Second Law of Thermodynamics is introduced through the idea of entropy, giving students a more natural understanding of this important course topic. Property Values are presented prior to the First Law of Thermodynamics to ensure students have a solid understanding of property data before applying it. Over 200 practical examples and over 1,300 end-of-chapter tasks provide sufficient chance for problem solving practise.

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This book will be incredibly useful to university students studying mechanical, chemical, and general engineering who are taking a thermodynamics course.

• Clear presentations of the key principles of basic and applied engineering thermodynamics are provided to the reader.
• Through the use of structured problem-solving methodologies, this course assists students in developing engineering problem-solving skills.
• Introduces the Second Law of Thermodynamics using a fundamental entropy idea to provide students a more intuitive understanding of this important course topic.
• Covers Property Values prior to the First Law of Thermodynamics to ensure students have a solid understanding of property data before applying it.
• Over 200 practical examples and over 1,300 end-of-chapter tasks provide students with sufficient chance to practise problem solving.
• Throughout the book, historical vignettes, Critical Thinking boxes, and Case Studies help learners connect abstract principles to real-world engineering applications.
• Thermodynamic tables are provided in a separate supplementary booklet for better instructor flexibility during exam time.

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