This survey of thermal systems engineering combines coverage of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer in one volume. Developed by leading educators in the field, this book sets the standard for those interested in the thermal-fluids market.

1. What is Thermal Systems Engineering? 2. Getting Started in Thermodynamics: Introductory Concepts & Definitions. 3. Using Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics. 4. Evaluating Properties. 5. Control Volume Analysis Using Energy. 6. The Second Law of Thermodynamics. 7. Using Entropy. 8. Vapor Power and Refrigeration Systems. 9. Gas Power Systems. 10. Psychrometric Applications (CD only). 11. Getting Started in Fluid Mechanics: Fluid Statics. 12. The Momentum and Mechanical Energy Equations. 13. Similitudes, Dimensional Analysis and Modeling. 14. Viscous Flow in Pipes and Over Immersed Bodies. 15. Gettign Started in Heat Transfer: Heat Transfer Modes and Their Rate Equations. 16. Heat Transfer by Conduction. 17. Heat Transfer by Convection. 18. Heat Transfer by Radiation. Appendix. Tables, Figures, and Charts.

Written by four of the leading authors in the field, INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING offers an integrated presentation of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer—in one concise text! Authors Michael Moran, Howard Shapiro, Bruce Munson, and David DeWitt have surveyed the fields of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, and identified the critical subject areas needed to analyze thermal systems. The text contains all the core material you need in thermal systems engineering, while an accompanying CD offers the full printed text, 200 pages of additional content, and a wealth of resources that will enhance your understanding of the material and help you hone your problem-solving skills. Features Offers a highly accessible, readable, presentation, with a strong emphasis on engineering.Student-centered pedagogy and classroom-tested content are adapted from the market-leading texts in thermodynamics, fluids, and heat transfer.The text presents a unifying theme: the application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer in thermal systems engineering.Includes numerous homework problems, a consistent problem-solving methodology, and examples with detailed solutions. Includes a FREE eText on CD Containing: The full-printed text with hyperlinks200 pages of additional contentAdditional worked examplesAnswers to selected end-of-chapter problemsShort Video clipsSoftware for solving problems in thermodynamics and in heat transfer

What is Thermal Systems Engineering? Getting Started in Thermodynamics: Introductory Concepts & Definitions Using Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics Evaluating Properties Control Volume Analysis Using Energy The Second Law of Thermodynamics Using Entropy Vapor Power and Refrigeration Systems Gas Power Systems Psychrometric Applications (CD only) Getting Started in Fluid Mechanics: Fluid Statics The Momentum and Mechanical Energy Equations Similitudes, Dimensional Analysis and Modeling Viscous Flow in Pipes and Over Immersed Bodies Getting Started in Heat Transfer: Heat Transfer Modes and Their Rate Equations Heat Transfer by Conduction Heat Transfer by Convection Heat Transfer by Radiation Appendix. Tables, Figures, and Charts