This book presents an integrated approach to thermodynamics and heat transfer suitable for undergraduates on a number of courses.

Topics covered include:

* The First Law of Thermodynamics, fundamentals and applications
* The Second and Third Laws
* Thermodynamic cycles including the Carnot, Rankine and Otto Cycles
* Conduction of heat, under both steady and non-steady conditions
* Forced and natural convection of heat
* Radiation heat transfer
* Introductory statistical thermodynamics


In addition there are many numerical examples throughout the text and at the end of each chapter.

Ideal for tutorial use or private study: solutions booklet available for lecturers. :an ideal book for courses in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, fuel and energy technology, fire science and related subjects.

'The author should be congratulated on a clear exposition of a difficult topic in a very well written book which is well prepared with crystal clear text and line drawings. At a price of less than £17 it is a good buy and can be thoroughly recommended as excellent value for money.' Fuel.

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