Thermodynamics for Dummies

Thermodynamics for Dummies tracks to a typical thermodynamics course offered at the undergraduate level and assists readers in understanding the fundamental concepts of the subject. It helps to develop problem-solving skills through practice in solving energy-related problems. Specific coverage includes:

• General balance principle (open systems, closed systems, rate balances, increment balances)
• Mass balances (specific volume, system mass, mass-flow rate)
• Zeroth law (thermodynamic equilibrium and temperature)
• First-law balances (internal energy, enthalpy)
• Second-law balances (availability, entropy)
• Cycles (Rankine, Brayton, vapor-compression)
• Non-reacting mixtures of ideal gases
• Reacting mixtures (mass balances, energy balances, heating values, standardized enthalpy).