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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics is tailor – made for the Engineering Thermodynamics Paper Offered in Instrumentation and Control, Electronics and Instrumentation, EEE, Mechanical, Automobile and Automation Engineering Courses. This book is designed for the Anna University affiliated engineering colleges syllabus (R – 2013) and for course of other Indian universities. The book is useful for competitive exams such as GATE, UPSC engineering service and AMIE

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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics is tailor – made for the Engineering Thermodynamics Paper Offered in Instrumentation and Control, Electronics and Instrumentation, EEE, Mechanical, Automobile and Automation Engineering Courses. This book is designed for the Anna University affiliated engineering colleges syllabus (R – 2013) and for course of other Indian universities. The book is useful for competitive exams such as GATE, UPSC engineering service and AMIE

Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Quote
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • List of Notations
  • List of Solved Problems
  • List of Equations
  • PART 1 BASIC CONCEPTS AND FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
    • 1.1 Basic Concepts
    • 1.2 The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
    • 1.3 First Law of Thermodynamics
    • 1.4 The Ideal gas Equation
    • 1.5 To Derive the SFEE
    • 1.6 Review Questions with Answers
    • 1.7 Hints for Problem Solving (11 Points to remember)
    • 1.8 Solved Problems (35 No's)
    • 1.9 Exercise Problems with Answers
    • 1.10 Summary
  • PART 2 SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS AND ENTROPY
    • 2.1 Cyclic Heat Engine
    • 2.2 Thermal Energy Reservoir (TER)
    • 2.3 Mechanical Energy Reservoir (MER)
    • 2.4 Kelvin Planck Statements and the Clausius Statement of the Second Law and the Proof of their Equivalence
    • 2.5 Reversibility and the Conditions for Reversibility
    • 2.6 Through the Second Law the following Process are Irreversible
    • 2.7 The Thermodynamic Temperature Scale
    • 2.8 Two Reversible Adiabatic Lines cannot Intersect Each Other
    • 2.9 State and Drive the Clausius Theorem
    • 2.10 The Concept of Entropy
    • 2.11 Entropy of an Ideal gas
    • 2.12 To State and Derive the Inequality of Clausius
    • 2.13 Temperature Entropy Plot
    • 2.14 To show the Carnot cycle in P–V and T–S diagrams and derive the formula for its efficiency
    • 2.15 The Reversed Carnot Cycle
    • 2.16 Carnot Theorem
    • 2.17 State and Prove the Corollary of the Carnot Theorem
    • 2.18 The Principle of Increase of Entropy
    • 2.19 Applications of the Entropy Principle
    • 2.20 Using the Entropy Principle to find the Maximum Work Obtainable from Bodies at Temperatures T1 and T2 Where T1 is greater than T2
    • 2.21 Third Law of Thermodynamics
    • 2.22 Directional Law of Nature
    • 2.23 The general Equation for Entropy Change
    • 2.24 Basic I.C. Engine Cycles
    • 2.25 Hints for Problem Solving [I.C. Engines]
    • 2.26 Solved Problems on I.C. Engines (5 Nos)
    • 2.27 Basics of gas Turbine Cycle
    • 2.28 Solved Problems on gas Turbine (3 Nos)
    • 2.29 Single Stage and Multi Stage Reciprocating Compressors
    • 2.30 Derivation for the Work of Compressor Without Clearance Volume Consideration
    • 2.31 Derivation for the Work done if the Compression Process is a Reversible Isothermal Process
    • 2.32 Multi Stage Compression
    • 2.33 Work done by a Reciprocating Compressor with Clearance Volume
    • 2.33A Hints for Problem Solving –– Reciprocating Air Compressor
    • 2.34 Solved Problems on Reciprocating Air Compressor
    • 2.35 Solved Problems on Multi Stage Compression
    • 2.36 Review Questions with Answers
    • 2.37 Hints for Problem Solving (5 Points to remember)
    • 2.38 Solved Problems (46 No's)
    • 2.39 Exercise Problems with Answers
    • 2.40 Summary
  • PART 3 PROPERTIES OF PURE SUBSTANCE AND STEAM POWER CYCLES
    • 3.1 Pure Substance
    • 3.2 Saturation States
    • 3.3 Critical State
    • 3.4 Normal Boiling Point
    • 3.5 Saturation Temperature and Saturation Pressure
    • 3.6 Triple Point
    • 3.7 P–V Phase Equilibrium Diagram
    • 3.8 P–T Phase Equilibrium Diagram
    • 3.9 T–S Phase Equilibrium Diagram
    • 3.10 H–S Phase Equilibrium Diagrams (also known as the Mollier Chart)
    • 3.11 Dryness Fraction of Steam
    • 3.12 Degree of Super Heat and Degree of Sub Cooling
    • 3.13 The Steam Table and the Thermodynamic Properties of Wet Steam
    • 3.14 Calculations for Work and Heat Transfer in Various Non Flow Process
    • 3.15 Expression for the Work and Heat Transfer for Various Steady Flow Machines
    • 3.16 The Four Basic Components of a Steam Power Plant
    • 3.17 The Ideal Rankine Cycle
    • 3.18 Steam Rate and Heat Rate
    • 3.19 Why Carnot Cycle is not Practical for a Steam Power Plant ?
    • 3.20 Mean Temperature of Heat Addition (TM)
    • 3.21 Fixation of the Maximum Pressure and Temperature in a Rankine Cycle
    • 3.22 Reheat Cycle
    • 3.23 Ideal Regenerative Cycle
    • 3.24 Practical Simple Single Stage Regenerative Cycle
    • 3.25 Practical Regenerative Cycle With Two Open Feed Water Heaters
    • 3.26 High Pressure Boilers
    • 3.27 Boiler Accessories
    • 3.28 Basics of Heat Transfer
    • 3.29 Review Questions with Answers
    • 3.30 Hints for Problem Solving (7 Points to remember)
    • 3.31 Solved Problems (25 No's)
    • 3.32 Solved Problems on Heat Transfer
    • 3.33 Exercise Problems with Answers
    • 3.34 Summary
  • PART 4 BASIC CONCEPTS OF FLUID MECHANICS
    • 4.1 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
    • 4.2 Fluid Properties
    • 4.3 Types of Fluids
    • 4.4 Pressure Measurement
    • 4.5 Types of Fluid Flow
    • 4.6 Equation of Continuity
    • 4.7 Euler's Equation of Motion
    • 4.8 Bernoulli's Equation, Venturi Meter and Orifice Meter
    • 4.9 Orifices and Mouthpieces
    • 4.10 Solved Problems on Viscosity
    • 4.11 Solved Problems on Pressure Measurement
    • 4.12 Solved Problems on Bernoulli's Equation
    • 4.13 Solved Problems on Orifices
    • 4.14 Solved Problems on Mouthpieces
    • 4.15 Summary
    • 4.16 Review Questions With Answers
    • 4.17 Exercise Problems with Answers
  • PART 5 DIMENSIONAL AND MODEL ANALYSIS
    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Dimensional Analysis
    • 5.3 Rayleighs Method
    • 5.4 Buckingham π Theorem
    • 5.5 Solved Problems on Buckingham π Method
    • 5.6 Exercise Problems with Answers
    • 5.7 Similitude
    • 5.8 Dimensionless Numbers
    • 5.9 Similarity Laws
    • 5.10 Solved Problems on Similitude
    • 5.11 Exercise Problems with Answers
    • 5.12 Distorted Models
    • 5.13 Solved Problems on Distorted Models
    • 5.14 Summary
    • 5.15 Review Questions with Answers
  • PART 6 PUMPS AND TURBINES
    • Introduction
    • 6.1 Pump Classification
    • 6.2 Working of a Reciprocating Pump
    • 6.3 Derivation for Power Required for a Reciprocating Pump (For Single Acting and Double Acting)
    • 6.4 The Coefficient of Discharge and Slip of a Reciprocating Pump
    • 6.5 Hints for Problem Solving (Reciprocating Pump)
    • 6.6 Solved Problems on the Reciprocating Pumps (5 No's)
    • 6.7 The Centrifugal Pump
    • 6.8 Classification of Centrifugal Pump Based on Outlet Vane Angle
    • 6.9 The Various Heads of a Centrifugal Pump
    • 6.10 The Various Efficiencies of a Centrifugal Pump
    • 6.11 Specific Speed of a Centrifugal Pump
    • 6.12 Hints for Problem Solving – Centrifugal Pump (11 Points to Remember)
    • 6.13 Solved Problems on Centrifugal Pump (8 No's)
    • 6.14 Exercise Problems with Answers
    • 6.15 Introduction to Water Turbines
    • 6.16 Classification of Water Turbines
    • 6.17 Pelton Turbine
    • 6.18 Derivation for the Efficiency of a Pelton Turbine
    • 6.19 Hints for Problem Solving – Pelton Turbine (4 Points to Remember)
    • 6.20 Solved Problems on Pelton Turbine (5 No's)
    • 6.21 Reaction Turbines
    • 6.22 Advantages of a Francis Turbine over Pelton Turbine
    • 6.23 Disadvantages of Francis Turbine over Pelton Turbine
    • 6.24 Hints for Problem Solving – Francis Turbine (12 Points to Remember)
    • 6.25 Solved Problems on Francis Turbine (6 No's)
    • 6.26 Model Studies on Centrifugal Pump
    • 6.27 Kaplan Turbine and Hints for Problem Solving — Kaplan Turbine
    • 6.28 Specific Speed of a Turbine
    • 6.29 Summary
    • 6.30 Review Questions with Answers
  • APPENDICES
    • PART 7 Special Solved Problems (68 No's)
    • PART 8 Anna University Fully Solved Question Papers (64 No's)
    • PART 9 Anna University Fully Solved Two Mark Questions (65 No's)
    • PART 10 Objective Type Questions (123 No's)
    • PART 11 Special Questions and Answers (75 No's)
  • References
  • Index
Biographical note

Raju P. Pillai received his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Kerala University and M.E. in Production Engineering from Annamalai University. He has over 30 years of teaching experience.

Dr. N. Chittaranjan is a retired professor from College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai with more than 34 years of teaching experience. He has wide industrial exposure and has published more than 100 national and international papers to his research credibility.

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