Thermodynamics: Principles and Engineering Applications (4th Edition)

Author: Michael A. Boles et al.
Publisher: Tsinghua University Press
Publication Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This textbook employs an accessible writing style and a conversational tone to explain fundamental concepts and theorems of thermodynamics, as well as the properties of working fluids and their practical applications. The applications include air, steam power cycles, refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, chemical thermodynamics, and high-speed gas flow in engineering contexts. The book features numerous illustrations to enhance understanding and make the content more intuitive and practical. The discussion emphasizes physical principles and basic physical phenomena, while flexibly integrating all fundamental thermodynamic theorems with their wide-ranging applications, achieving a seamless fusion of thermodynamic principles and practice. This book is self-paced and engaging to teach, demonstrating that technical content can be effectively communicated in clear and precise language.