Yunus A. Cengel, Michael A. Boles
ISBN #9781259822674
9th Edition
2,694 Questions
Homework Questions
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach is a comprehensive textbook that lays a strong foundation in the principles and applications of thermodynamics, covering both natural phenomena and engineered processes. The book methodically introduces essential concepts such as energy transfer, energy balances, and the properties of pure substances, while progressively exploring applications in closed systems, control volumes, and gas power cycles. It emphasizes detailed analyses of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, including entropy, exergy, and chemical equilibria, and illustrates these ideas through practical examples ranging from refrigeration to compressible flow in high-speed systems. This text stands out by combining rigorous theoretical explanations with systematic problem-solving methods, equipping students with the tools to design and optimize efficient engineering systems.
Chapter 1
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Chapter 2
Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis
Chapter 3
Properties of Pure Substances
Chapter 4
Energy Analysis of Closed Systems
Chapter 5
Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes
Chapter 6
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 7
Entropy
Chapter 8
Exergy
Chapter 9
Gas Power Cycles
Chapter 10
Vapor and Combined Power Cycles
Chapter 11
Refrigeration Cycles
Chapter 12
Thermodynamic Property Relations
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Chapter 13
Gas Mixtures
Chapter 14
Gas-Vapor Mixtures and Air-Conditioning
Chapter 15
Chemical Reactions
Chapter 16
Chemical and Phase Equilibrium
Chapter 17
Compressible Flow
Problem 1
A mechanic claims to have developed a car engine that runs on water instead of gasoline. What is your response to this claim?
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Problem 2
Why does a bicyclist pick up speed on a downhill road even when he is not pedaling? Does this violate the conservation of energy principle?
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Problem 3
Calculate the total work, in $\mathrm{kJ},$ for process $1-3$ shown in Fig. P4-4 when the system consists of $2 \mathrm{~kg}$ of nitrogen.
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Problem 4
Name four physical quantities that are conserved and two quantities that are not conserved during a process.
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Problem 5
A propane tank is filled with a mixture of liquid and vapor propane. Can the contents of this tank be considered a pure substance? Explain.
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Problem 6
Why is the Carnot cycle not suitable as an ideal cycle for all power-producing cyclic devices?
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