Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach (8th Edition)

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (8th Edition)
By Yunus A. Çengel and Michael A. Boles

Thermodynamics deals with energy and has long been an essential part of engineering curricula worldwide, with applications ranging from microscopic organisms to household appliances, transportation vehicles, and power generation systems. This introductory book contains sufficient material for two sequential thermodynamics courses, assuming students have an adequate background in calculus and physics. A conscious effort is made throughout to emphasize the basic principles of thermodynamics while giving students a real perspective on how computational tools are used in engineering practice. The traditional classical, or macroscopic, approach is used throughout, with microscopic arguments serving only a supporting role — a choice the authors make deliberately because it aligns more closely with students' natural intuition and makes the subject easier to learn. Known for being student-friendly and self-instructive, the text uses attractive illustrations, worked examples, and real-world applications to make even the most challenging topics approachable, built on the authors' philosophy that the best way to learn thermodynamics is by practice.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Introduction and basic concepts
• Energy, energy transfer, and general energy analysis
• Properties of pure substances
• Energy analysis of closed systems
• Mass and energy analysis of control volumes
• The second law of thermodynamics
• Entropy
• Exergy (availability and irreversibility)
• Gas power cycles and vapor/combined power cycles
• Refrigeration cycles and renewable energy

Key features:

• Over 900 new and revised homework problems in this edition
• Full-color figures throughout to enhance learning
• Early introduction of the First Law to build general understanding of energy and energy balance
• Strong emphasis on physical intuition alongside mathematical rigor
• Companion McGraw-Hill Connect platform for adaptive homework and assessment

Perfect for:

• Mechanical, aerospace, and chemical engineering undergraduates taking a two-course thermodynamics sequence
• Students needing an intuition-first approach to a traditionally challenging subject
• Students preparing for the FE exam's thermodynamics content
• Faculty teaching introductory engineering thermodynamics with an applications-first approach

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