Isbn: 9781330065907 - heat and heat-engines: a study of the principles which underlie the mechanical engineering of a power plant (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of heat and heat engines in theoretical and practical terms. It begins by establishing heat as a mode of motion and explores the conversion of work into heat, a founding principle in thermodynamics. The author delves into the history of thermodynamics, highlighting the contributions of Mayer, Joule, and Thomson to the establishment of the mechanical theory of heat. Key concepts like the mechanical equivalent of heat, specific heat, and temperature are thoroughly explained, alongside the use of temperature scales such as Fahrenheit, Centigrade, and the absolute temperature scale. The book also examines different sources of heat, with a particular focus on combustion as a convenient and widely used method for heat generation. The author details the process of combustion and the factors that influence it, providing a scientific understanding of how heat is released through chemical reactions. This book is a valuable resource for engineers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of heat and heat engines. It offers a deep dive into the subject, providing a strong foundation in thermodynamics and its applications in the field of heat engines. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 600 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.