Publisher's Synopsis
Using a classical viewpoint, this undergraduate textbook has been revised in order to provide a basis for subsequent courses in heat transfer and fluid mechanics and to prepare students for the use of thermodynamics in professional practice. New features include numerous problems ranging from simple exercises to more challenging issues that involve systems with several components or the use of computers. There are over 100 design problems which are intended as brief experiences affording students the opportunity to develop their engineering judgement and creativity.
