Applied Thermodynamics

Applied Thermodynamics by Virgil Morning Faires. Published by Macmillan Co, New York, NY, 1947. Revised Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. Edge wear to boards, bottom outside corner bumped, some pencil notes in content margins. 480 Pgs. Contents: The General Energy Equation. Characteristic & energy equations of a perfect gas. Reversible non-flow processes of gases. The Carnot and Ericsson Cycles. Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics. Cycles for internal combustion engines. Performance of internal combustion engines. Compression and expansion of air. Flow of gases. Mixture of gases. Combustion and the products of combustion. Variable specific heats. Liquids and vapors. Processes of Vapors. The steam power plant and auxiliary apparatus. Vapor cycles. Reciprocating steam engines. Modern cycles for seam power plants. Flow of steam in nozzles and turbines. Refrigeration. Mixtures of vapors and gases. The transfer of heat. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24392.