Advanced thermodynamics – Fundamentals, mathematics and applications

A HOLISTIC VIEW OF THERMODYNAMICS

REVIEW OF THE 1ST AND 2ND LAWS OF THERMODYNAMICS

STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERS: A SUMMARY

MATHEMATICS OF THERMODYNAMIC FUNCTIONS AND PROPERTY RELATIONS

  • Overview
  • Natural and Conjugate Variables
  • Legendre Transformation
  • Enthalpy, Helmholtz, and Gibbs Energy Functions
  • Thermodynamic Equilibrium
  • Maxwell Relations
  • Alternative Relations for Entropy, Internal Energy, and Enthalpy
    • Cyclic Mathematical Relations for Partial Derivatives
  • Measuring Thermodynamic Properties and Experiments
    • Joule -Thomson Coefficient and Experiment

MATERIAL BEHAVIOR AND MODELS

GAS MIXTURES: NON-REACTIVE AND REACTIVE

PROPERTIES OF STEAM

BASIC STEAM POWER CYCLES

COMPOUND STEAM ENGINES

STEAM TURBINES

GAS POWER CYCLES

GAS TURBINES AND JET PROPULSION

REFRIGERATION

THERMODYNAMICS OF ENDOREVERSIBLE ENGINES

  • Overview
  • Endoreversible Cycle Definition and Types
  • Analysis of the Curzon-Ahlborn Engine
  • Analysis of the Novikov Engine
  • Müser Solar Thermal Engine

STEAM TABLES