Adrian Bejan is one of the top engineers in the areas of thermodynamics and heat transfer. The first two editions of this book helped change the way advanced thermodynamics is taught by presenting a new method for exergy analysis based on the second law of thermodynamics. This method has now been incorporated into the professional literature as well as in the undergraduate thermodynamics curriculum. This updated Third Edition is slimmed down with the text being streamlined and focused on basic teaching material and state-of-the-art coverage of thermodynamics of natural convection, optimal flow configuration, and Bejan's own constructal theory.
A brand-new, thought-provoking edition of the unmatched resource on engineering thermodynamics
Adrian Bejan s Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics established itself as the definitive volume on this challenging subject. Now, his Third Edition builds on the success of its trailblazing predecessors by providing state-of-the-art coverage in a slimmer, more convenient book.
Moving effortlessly among analysis, essay, and graphics, this streamlined edition of Adrian Bejan s powerful presentation will inspire future generations of researchers and students in all areas of engineering, physics, and life sciences. It features:
An authoritative treatment of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the constructal law of natural generation of flow configuration, with prominent focus on the history of the discipline and its main ideas
Complete chapters on single-phase systems, multiphase systems, chemically reactive systems, exergy analysis, thermodynamic optimization, irreversible thermodynamics, and constructal theory
Applications of thermodynamics to power generation, solar energy, refrigeration, air conditioning, thermofluid design, and constructal design
The latest theoretical advances made based on the constructal law: atmospheric circulation and earth climate, animal design (flying, running, swimming), hierarchy and geography of human settlements, scaling laws of all river basins, flow fossils and Egyptian pyramids, and science as a constructal flow architecture
A wealth of problems and worked-out examples
Brilliant, original illustrations, plus hundreds of classic and contemporary references
A brand-new, thought-provoking edition of the unmatched resource on engineering thermodynamics
Adrian Bejan s Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics established itself as the definitive volume on this challenging subject. Now, his Third Edition builds on the success of its trailblazing predecessors by providing state-of-the-art coverage in a slimmer, more convenient book.
Moving effortlessly among analysis, essay, and graphics, this streamlined edition of Adrian Bejan s powerful presentation will inspire future generations of researchers and students in all areas of engineering, physics, and life sciences. It features:
An authoritative treatment of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the constructal law of natural generation of flow configuration, with prominent focus on the history of the discipline and its main ideas
Complete chapters on single-phase systems, multiphase systems, chemically reactive systems, exergy analysis, thermodynamic optimization, irreversible thermodynamics, and constructal theory
Applications of thermodynamics to power generation, solar energy, refrigeration, air conditioning, thermofluid design, and constructal design
The latest theoretical advances made based on the constructal law: atmospheric circulation and earth climate, animal design (flying, running, swimming), hierarchy and geography of human settlements, scaling laws of all river basins, flow fossils and Egyptian pyramids, and science as a constructal flow architecture
A wealth of problems and worked-out examples
Brilliant, original illustrations, plus hundreds of classic and contemporary references
"Reading the book is a delightful experience that encourages the reader to further deepen his understanding of thermodynamics and the thermal sciences." ( Science Direct , December 9, 2007)
"Reading this book is a delightful experience that encourages the reader to further deepen his understanding of thermoydnamics..."
-Jaime Cervantes-de Gortari ( Internation Journal of Heat & Mass Transfer , Dec. 2006)
"Reading this book is a delightful experience that encourages the reader to further deepen his understanding of thermoydnamics..."
-Jaime Cervantes-de Gortari ( Internation Journal of Heat & Mass Transfer , Dec. 2006)