Engineering thermodynamics Books
Springer Verlag, Singapore High Entropy Materials: Processing, Properties,
Book SynopsisThis book provides a detailed overview of high entropy materials and alloys, discussing their structure, the processing of bulk and nanostructured alloys as well as their mechanical and functional properties and applications. It covers the exponential growth in research which has occurred over the last decade, discussing novel processing techniques, estimation of mechanical, functional and physical properties, and utility of these novel materials for various applications. Given the expanding scope of HEAs in ceramics, polymers, thin films and coating, this book will be of interest to material scientists and engineers alike. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Historical Perspective of High Entropy: Paradigm Shift and Origin of Path Breaking Concept 1.1 Introduction: Alloys and Their Importance in Civilization 1.2 The Alloy World: Solid Solutions and Compounds 1.4 Solid Solutions in Alloys and Ceramics 1.3 Special Alloys 1.4 Ceramics: Oxides, Borides, Nitride and Carbides 1.5 The Multicomponent Materials in Metals and Ceramics 1.6. High Entropy Materials 1.7 The Scope of This Book in the Present Context Chapter 2. High-Entropy Materials: Basic Concepts 2.1 Introduction 2.2 High Entropy Alloys and Ceramics: Definition and Classification 2.3. Entropy of Mixing : It Estimation and Effects on Alloy Development 2.3 High Entropy Effects 2.4 Composition Notation 2.5 Thermodynamics of Multicoponent systems 2.6 Kinetics: Intermixing and diffusion Chapter 3. Phase and Microstructural Selection in High-Entropy Materials 3.1 Alloy Design Strategies 3.2 Predicting Solid Solubility from Hume-Rothery Rules 3.3 Solid Solution Formation in Equiatomic and Nonequiatomic HEMs 3.4 Mutual Solubility and Phase Formation Tendency in HEAs 3.5 Parametric Approaches to Predict Crystalline Solid Solution 3.5 CALPHAD and Ab Initio Approaches 3.6 Pettifor Map Approach to Predict the Formation of Intermetallic Compound, Quasicrystal, and Glass 3.7 Phase Selection Approach to Find Single-Phase vs. Multiphase HEMs 3.7 Design Strategies for High Entropy Oxides and Borides 3.8 Microstructure of HEMs · Chapter 4 : Diffusion in HEMs 4.1. Diffusion in Multicomponent Systems: Theory and Experiment 4.2 Diffusivities of HEAs: Measured vs. Postulated 4.3 Diffusional Solid State Phase Transformation in HEAs Eutectoid, Phase Separation and Precipitation 4.4. Integration of diffusional transformation with models of phase transformation Chapter 5. High Entropy Material Design using ICME and Materials Genome 5.1 Introduction to ICME 5.2 Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Approach to Design and Develop New Materials 5.3 HEMs and their link to ICME 5.4 Development of Materials Database for HEMs Chapter 6. Synthesis and Processing of Bulk HEMs 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Processing of HEAs 6.2.1 Melting and Casting Route 6.2.2 Powder Metallurgical Processing Route 6.3 HEA-Based Composites 6.4 High Entropy Ceramics: Oxide and Borides 6.5 Combinatorial Materials Synthesis 6.6 Additive manufacturing Chapter 7. Synthesis and Processing of HEA Coating and Thin Films 7.1 Introduction 7.2. HEA Coatings : Challenges 7.3 HEA Thin Films: Preparation and Challenges 7.4 Combinatorial Synthesis Approach for Coating and Thin Films Chapter 8. Structural Properties 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Hot and cold working of HEA 8.3 Mechanical Properties 8.4 Corrosion Behavior 8.5 Oxidation Behavior Chapter 9. Functional Applications 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Electronics 9.3 Thermoelectrics 9.4 Magnetism 9.5 Hydrogen Storage 9.6 Waste Management Chapter 10. Applications 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Goals of Property Improvement 10.3 Advanced Applications Demanding New Materials 10.4 Examples of Applications 10.5 Patents on HEAs and Related Materials 10.6 Future Directions References Appendix
£132.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Fundamentals of Thermal Radiation for Energy
Book SynopsisThis book is in the field of Engineering Thermophysics. It first introduces the authors’ academic thoughts of photo-thermal energy cascade conversion in the fuel combustion. Afterward, a series of thermal radiation theories and models have been developed based on the aim of radiative energy utilization, including spectral radiation available energy theory, gas radiation model under complex combustion conditions, and calculation model of radiation available energy transfer in combustion medium. Based on simulation and experimental results, the radiative energy characteristics of different fuel combustion are introduced. This book develops the radiation theory of the combustion process from a new perspective, integrating theories, models, and experimental results. This book can be used as a reference for scientists, engineers, and graduate students engaged in energy environment, combustion, and thermal radiation.Table of ContentsChapter1. Introduction.- Chapter2 Spectral Radiation Thermodynamic Theory for Combustion.- Chapter3 Gas Radiation Model under Complex Combustion Conditions.- Chapter4. Thermodynamic Calculation of Radiative Energy in Combustion Medium.- Chapter5. Radiative Energy Characteristics of Solid Fuel Combustion.- Chapter6. Outlook.
£107.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Oxygen-Carrier-Aided Combustion Technology for
Book SynopsisThis open access book surveys the development of OCAC technology in the last decade for solid fuel conversion in fluidized beds. The scientific concerns, including combustion and emission characteristics, ash-related problems, OC aging, and so on, are summarized and analyzed. Beyond this, new concepts like OCAC with Oxy-PFBC, OCAC coupled with staged fuel conversion, OCAC in rotatory kilns and multi-functional OCAC are proposed, so as to promote the applications of OCAC to various fields in the future. Moreover, this book also outlines the perspectives for future research and development of OCAC. As an emerging technology, extensive studies and investigations are still necessary to fill in the gap from the fundamental understanding of the technology to its industrial demonstrations. Nevertheless, we believe that this book provides novel insights for the readership of energy and combustion and stimulate meaningful follow-on research on OCAC technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The evolution of OCAC and its basic working principles.- OCAC for fuel conversion without CO2 capture.- OCAC technology in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon capture.- New concepts for OCAC in other applications.- Perspectives on future research.- Conclusions.
£40.49
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Macroscopic And Statistical Thermodynamics:
Book SynopsisThis textbook addresses the key questions in both classical thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics: Why are the thermodynamic properties of a nano-sized system different from those of a macroscopic system of the same substance? Why and how is entropy defined in thermodynamics, and how is the entropy change calculated when dissipative heat is involved? What is an ensemble and why is its theory so successful?Translated from a highly successful Chinese book, this expanded English edition contains many updated sections and several new ones. They include the introduction of the grand canonical ensemble, the grand partition function and its application to ideal quantum gases, a discussion of the mean field theory of the Ising model and the phenomenon of ferromagnetism, as well as a more detailed discussion of ideal quantum gases near T = 0, for both Fermi and Bose gases.Table of ContentsHeat and the First Law; Entropy and the Second Law; Microscopic Interpretation of Entropy; Consequences of the First and Second Laws; Thermodynamic Potentials; Cooling and the Third Law; Phase Equilibrium and Binary Mixtures; Applications of Thermodynamics; The Kinetic Theory of Gases; Statistical Thermodynamics; Application to Simple Systems; Ideal Quantum Gases.
£90.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Basics Of Thermodynamics And Phase Transitions In
Book SynopsisComplex metal alloys (CMAs) comprise a huge group of largely unknown alloys and compounds, where many phases are formed with crystal structures based on giant unit cells containing atom clusters, ranging from tens of to more than thousand atoms per unit cell. In these phases, for many phenomena, the physical length scales are substantially smaller than the unit-cell dimension. Hence, these materials offer unique combinations of properties which are mutually exclusive in conventional materials, such as metallic electric conductivity combined with low thermal conductivity, good light absorption with high-temperature stability, high metallic hardness with reduced wetting by liquids, etc.This book is the first of a series of books issued yearly as a deliverable to the European Community of the School established within the European Network of Excellence CMA. Written by reputed experts in the fields of metal physics, surface physics, surface chemistry, metallurgy, and process engineering, this book brings together expertise found inside as well as outside the network to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in CMAs.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Complex Metallic Alloys and to the European Network of Excellence CMA; Thermodynamics and Phase Diagrams; Permanent Magnets and Microstructure; Solidification; Diffusive Phase Transformations; Diffusionless Transformations; Intermetallics: Characteristics, Problems and Prospects; An Introduction to Electronic Structure Methods; Crystallography of Complex Metallic Alloys; Electron Transport Properties of Complex Metallic Alloys; Chemical Bonding and Crystallographic Features; Plasticity of Complex Metallic Alloys.
£124.20
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Molecular Thermodynamics Of Electrolyte Solutions
Book SynopsisThe introductory textbook provides an update on electrolyte thermodynamics with a molecular perspective. It is eminently suited as an introduction to the solution thermodynamics of ionic mixtures at the undergraduate and graduate level. It is also invaluable for the understanding and design in the engineering of natural gas treating and adsorption refrigeration with electrolytes.Table of ContentsReview of Electrostatics; Solution Thermodynamics of Electrolytes; The Debye-Huckel Theory; The Statistical Mechanics of Ionic Solutions; Molecular Thermodynamics; Mean Spherical Approximation: The Hard Sphere Ions; The Integral Equations for Ion Distributions; The McMillan-Mayer and Lewis-Randall Scales in Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions; Generalization to Mixed-Salt and Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions; Application: Amine Solutions in Acid Gas Removal; Application: Ionic Refrigerants in Adsorption Engine Cycles.
£89.10
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Entropy: The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing
Book Synopsis'Ben-Naim convincingly argues that SMI not only gives a simpler and more broadly applicable definition of entropy, but also clears up much of the historical and modern confusion surrounding the second law. This book will interest any individual who wants to understand how SMI gives a clear definition of entroy.'CHOICE ConnectThis book discusses the proper definitions of entropy, the valid interpretation of entropy and some useful applications of the concept of entropy. Unlike many books which apply the concept of entropy to systems for which it is not even defined (such as living systems, black holes and the entire universe), these applications will help the reader to understand the meaning of entropy. It also emphasizes the limitations of the applicability of the concept of entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. As with the previous books by the author, this book aims at a clear and mystery-free presentation of the central concept in thermodynamics — the entropy.In this book, the concepts of entropy and the Second Law are presented in a friendly, simple language. It is devoid of all kinds of fancy and pompous statements made by authors of popular science books who write on this subject.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Test Yourself before Reading the Book; The Various Definitions of Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics; Interpretation and Misinterpretations of Entropy; Applications and Mis-Applications of Entropy; Notes; References; Index;
£38.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Entropy: The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing
Book Synopsis'Ben-Naim convincingly argues that SMI not only gives a simpler and more broadly applicable definition of entropy, but also clears up much of the historical and modern confusion surrounding the second law. This book will interest any individual who wants to understand how SMI gives a clear definition of entroy.'CHOICE ConnectThis book discusses the proper definitions of entropy, the valid interpretation of entropy and some useful applications of the concept of entropy. Unlike many books which apply the concept of entropy to systems for which it is not even defined (such as living systems, black holes and the entire universe), these applications will help the reader to understand the meaning of entropy. It also emphasizes the limitations of the applicability of the concept of entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. As with the previous books by the author, this book aims at a clear and mystery-free presentation of the central concept in thermodynamics — the entropy.In this book, the concepts of entropy and the Second Law are presented in a friendly, simple language. It is devoid of all kinds of fancy and pompous statements made by authors of popular science books who write on this subject.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Test Yourself before Reading the Book; The Various Definitions of Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics; Interpretation and Misinterpretations of Entropy; Applications and Mis-Applications of Entropy; Notes; References; Index;
£17.10
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engineering Thermodynamics With Worked Examples
Book SynopsisThe laws of thermodynamics have wide ranging practical applications in all branches of engineering.This invaluable textbook covers all the subject matter in a typical undergraduate course in engineering thermodynamics, and uses carefully chosen worked examples and problems to expose students to diverse applications of thermodynamics.This new edition has been revised and updated to include two new chapters on thermodynamic property relations, and the statistical interpretation of entropy. Problems with numerical answers are included at the end of each chapter. As a guide, instructors can use the examples and problems in tutorials, quizzes and examinations.
£125.10
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engineering Thermodynamics With Worked Examples
Book SynopsisThe laws of thermodynamics have wide ranging practical applications in all branches of engineering.This invaluable textbook covers all the subject matter in a typical undergraduate course in engineering thermodynamics, and uses carefully chosen worked examples and problems to expose students to diverse applications of thermodynamics.This new edition has been revised and updated to include two new chapters on thermodynamic property relations, and the statistical interpretation of entropy. Problems with numerical answers are included at the end of each chapter. As a guide, instructors can use the examples and problems in tutorials, quizzes and examinations.
£69.35
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics For Engineers
Book SynopsisKjelstrup, Bedeaux, Johannessen, and Gross describe what non-equilibrium thermodynamics is in a simple and practical way and how it can add to engineering design. They explain how to describe proper equations of transport that are more precise than those used so far, and how to use them to understand the waste of energy resources in central process units in the industry. The authors introduce the entropy balance as an additional equation to use in engineering; to create consistent thermodynamic models, and to systematically minimize energy losses that are connected with the transport of heat, mass, charge and momentum.Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics for Engineers teaches the essence of non-equilibrium thermodynamics and its applications at a level comprehensible to engineering students, practitioner engineers, and scientists working on industrial problems. The book may be used as a textbook in basic engineering curricula or graduate courses.
£69.35
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Concise Manual Of Engineering Thermodynamics, A
Book SynopsisThis book is intended for undergraduate students in mechanical engineering. It covers the fundamentals of applied thermodynamics, including heat transfer and environmental control. A collection of more than 50 carefully tailored problems to promote greater understanding of the subject, supported by relevant property tables and diagrams are included along with a solutions manual.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engineering Thermodynamics With Worked Examples
Book SynopsisThe book includes all the subject matter covered in a typical undergraduate course in engineering thermodynamics. It includes a series of worked examples in each chapter, carefully chosen to expose students to diverse applications of engineering thermodynamics. Each worked example is designed to be representative of a class of physical problems. At the end of each chapter, there are an additional 10 to 15 problems for which numerical answers are provided.Table of ContentsThermodynamic Systems and Properties; Properties of a Pure Substance; Work and Heat Interactions; The First Law of Thermodynamics; First Law Analysis of Open Systems; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Entropy; Second Law Analysis of Open Systems; Vapor Power Cycles; Gas Power Cycles; Refrigeration Cycles; Gas and Gas-Vapor Mixtures; Reactive Mixtures.
£110.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Engineering Thermodynamics With Worked Examples
Book SynopsisThe book includes all the subject matter covered in a typical undergraduate course in engineering thermodynamics. It includes a series of worked examples in each chapter, carefully chosen to expose students to diverse applications of engineering thermodynamics. Each worked example is designed to be representative of a class of physical problems. At the end of each chapter, there are an additional 10 to 15 problems for which numerical answers are provided.Table of ContentsThermodynamic Systems and Properties; Properties of a Pure Substance; Work and Heat Interactions; The First Law of Thermodynamics; First Law Analysis of Open Systems; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Entropy; Second Law Analysis of Open Systems; Vapor Power Cycles; Gas Power Cycles; Refrigeration Cycles; Gas and Gas-Vapor Mixtures; Reactive Mixtures.
£61.75
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Materials Thermodynamics: With Emphasis On
Book SynopsisThis book is the expanded edition of the first book entitled “Chemical Thermodynamics for Metals and Materials.” This new version presents thermodynamics of materials with emphasis on the chemical approach, and is thus suitable for students in materials science and metallurgical engineering, as well as related fields such as chemical engineering and physical chemistry.Table of ContentsEnergy; First Law; Second Law; Free Energy Function; Third Law; Enthalpy and Gibbs Energy Changes; Behavior of Gases; Thermodynamic Functions of Mixing; Behavior of Solutions; Reaction Equilibria; Phase Equilibria; Phase Diagrams; Electrochemistry.
£61.75
Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Thermoelectric Materials: Advances and
Book SynopsisEnvironmental and economic concerns have significantly spurred the search for novel, high-performance thermoelectric materials for energy conversion in small-scale power generation and refrigeration devices. This quest has been mainly fueled by the introduction of new designs and the synthesis of new materials. In fact, good thermoelectric materials must simultaneously exhibit extreme properties: they must have very low thermal conductivity values and both electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient high values as well. Since these transport coefficients are interrelated, the required task of optimization is a formidable one. Thus, thermoelectric materials provide a full-fledged example of interdisciplinary research connecting fields such as solid-state physics, materials science engineering, and structural chemistry and raise the need of gaining proper knowledge of the role played by the electronic structure in the thermal and electrical transport properties of solid matter. This book presents a detailed, updated introduction to the field of thermoelectric materials in a tutorial way, focusing on both basic notions and fundamental questions and illustrating the abstract concepts with suitable application examples. It discusses thermoelectric effects, the transport coefficients and their mutual relations, the efficiency of thermoelectric devices, and some notions on the characterization and related industry standards. It also reviews the two basic strategies for optimizing the thermoelectric performance of materials: the control of thermal conductivity and the power factor enhancement. It discusses structural complexity approach, focusing on complex enough lattice structures with heavy atoms in the unit-cell or nanostructured systems characterized by low-dimensional effects, and introducing different kinds of bulk materials of growing chemical and structural complexity. It also discusses the electronic structure engineering approach that focuses on obtaining a guiding principle, in terms of an electronic band structure tailoring process, and describes the role played by the electronic structure in the thermoelectric performance of different materials.Trade Review"Prof. Maciá-Barber has been a leading theoretical force in the thermoelectric properties of quasicrystals for many years and we have had numerous exchanges on the subject, as well as shared our papers. I am thrilled to see him put these extreme talents into a more general but extremely timely and up-to-date book on thermoelectrics to share with this entire research community. Many people will benefit greatly from this book."—Prof. Terry M. Tritt, Clemson University, USATable of ContentsBasic Notions. Fundamental Aspects. The Structural Complexity Approach. The Role of the Electronic Structure. Beyond the Periodic Order. Organic Semiconductors and Polymers.
£126.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd High Temperature Corrosion
Book SynopsisThis invaluable book reviews the state of the art of high temperature related problems pertaining to their utility, microstructure, mechanical properties, actual behavior in different environments, their protection by various kinds of coatings at high temperatures and a new concept of nanomaterials at high temperatures.The book begins with fundamentals of oxidation and corrosion. Various concepts relating to the modification or deterioration of mechanical properties when material is exposed to an aggressive environment compared to an inert environment or vacuum are also covered. Other chapters highlight the behavior of various advanced materials to high temperature conditions, an important high temperature effect called Active Element Effect, and many high temperature coatings and their behavior.Written by world-renowned authors in their own field, this book will be useful for professionals and academics in materials science and nanoscience.Table of ContentsFundamentals of High Temperature Corrosion; Degradation of Mechanical Properties of Materials at High Temperature in Corrosive Environments; Genesis of Material Development for High Temperatures - Steel to Superalloys; High Temperature Corrosion Problems in Refineries; Chemical Process Industries and Petrochemical Plants; High Temperature Corrosion Problems in Power Plants - Fireside and Steam Side in Fossil Fuelled; Nuclear And Fluidized Bed Plants; High Temperature Corrosion Problems In Aerospace Industry; Active Element Effect; High Temperature Coatings; Advanced Analytical Tools to Understand High Temperature Materials Degradation; Role Of Nano-Technology in Combating High Temperature Corrosion;
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Thermodynamics: Principles And Applications
Book SynopsisThis eminently readable introductory text provides a sound foundation to understand the abstract concepts used to express the laws of thermodynamics. The emphasis is on the fundamentals rather than spoon-feeding the subject matter. The concepts are explained with utmost clarity in simple and elegant language. It provides the background material needed for students to solve practical problems related to thermodynamics. Answers to all problems are provided.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Calculation of Work in Reversible and Irreversible Processes; Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) Relations for Pure Substances; The First Law of Thermodynamics; The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Power and Refrigeration Cycles;
£65.70
