Thermal Engineering Basics - (Second Edition) (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Xuexue
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive textbook on the fundamental theory of thermal engineering, divided into two parts: Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. The Engineering Thermodynamics part primarily introduces the basic concepts and fundamental laws of engineering thermodynamics, the thermal physical properties of common working fluids, basic thermodynamic processes, analysis of typical thermodynamic cycles, and methods to improve cycle efficiency. The Heat Transfer part primarily introduces the fundamental principles of heat conduction, convective heat transfer, and radiative heat transfer, along with solution methods and technical measures to control (enhance or weaken) heat transfer processes, as well as the thermal calculation methods of heat exchangers. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate thermal engineering foundation, thermal engineering, engineering thermodynamics, and heat transfer courses in non-energy and power-related disciplines. It can also be used as a reference for relevant engineering technicians. This textbook is part of the National Higher Education "Fifteenth Five-Year" Plan, revised based on the previous edition (textbook for the 21st century) in accordance with the newly formulated teaching requirements for undergraduate thermal engineering foundation courses in engineering programs. The book consists of two main parts: Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. The Engineering Thermodynamics part primarily introduces the basic concepts and fundamental laws of engineering thermodynamics, the thermal physical properties of common working fluids, basic thermodynamic processes, analysis of typical thermodynamic cycles, and methods to improve cycle efficiency. The Heat Transfer part primarily introduces the fundamental principles of heat conduction, convective heat transfer, and radiative heat transfer, along with solution methods and technical measures to control (enhance or weaken) heat transfer processes, as well as the thermal calculation methods of heat exchangers. This book selects and organizes content from engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer, aiming to combine traditional classic content with the development of modern science and technology. It includes a sufficient number of examples, thought-provoking questions, and exercises closely related to engineering practice, which helps improve students' engineering perspective and the ability to apply theory to practical problem-solving. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate courses in non-energy and power-related disciplines with 48–64 hours of instruction in thermal engineering foundation, thermal engineering, engineering thermodynamics, and heat transfer, and can also be used as a reference for relevant engineering technicians.