Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers

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This Applied Thermodynamics For Process And Power Engineers eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.

Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers covers thermodynamic analysis of industrial processes — steam power cycles, refrigeration, combustion, psychrometrics, and gas turbine cycles — with engineering calculations using steam tables, refrigerant property charts, and combustion gas analysis methods.

What standards does this book reference?

ASHRAE Fundamentals 2021 (refrigerant properties and psychrometrics), ASME PTC 4-2013 (fired steam generators performance test code), CEA thermal performance standards for Indian power plants, and IS 1228:1997 (diesel engine performance test code).

What steam cycle analysis is covered?

Rankine cycle first law analysis: W_net = (h1 – h2s) – (h4 – h3), where h1 is turbine inlet enthalpy (superheated steam from steam tables — at 17 MPa/540 degrees C: h1 = 3417 kJ/kg, s1 = 6.42 kJ/kg-K), h2s is isentropic turbine exit, h3 is condensate at pump inlet (saturated liquid), h4 = h3 + v3 x (P1 – P2) (pump work). Turbine isentropic efficiency: eta-is = (h1 – h2) / (h1 – h2s), typically 0.85-0.90 for modern steam turbines.

What combustion analysis is covered for process and power applications?

Theoretical air for fuel oil (C12H26): stoichiometric O2 = 12 + 26/4 = 18.5 mol O2 per mol fuel. At 20% excess: total air = 1.2 x 18.5 x 4.76 = 105.6 mol air per mol fuel. Flue gas analysis by Orsat apparatus: CO2%, O2%, CO% by volume. Combustion efficiency from stack temperature and O2% per ASME PTC 4-2013 indirect method.

How do I access this book after purchase?

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Contents

1. How to Use This Book: Systems, Boundaries and Plant Energy Balances — p. 1–16
2. Properties of Pure Substances and Reading Steam Tables Correctly — p. 17–38
3. First Law Applied to Turbines, Compressors, Valves and Exchangers — p. 39–62
4. Second Law, Entropy and Isentropic Efficiency of Real Machines — p. 63–86
5. Exergy and Where Plant Work Potential Is Actually Lost — p. 87–108
6. Rankine Cycle: Reheat, Regeneration and Condenser Vacuum — p. 109–134
7. Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Performance — p. 135–158
8. Boilers, Combustion Calculations and Flue Gas Analysis — p. 159–182
9. Reciprocating and Centrifugal Compression: Staging, Intercooling and Power — p. 183–206
10. Refrigeration, Chillers and Heat Pump Duties in Process Plants — p. 207–228
11. Psychrometrics, Cooling Towers and Air Handling — p. 229–250
12. Waste Heat Recovery, Pinch Analysis and Utility Integration — p. 251–272
13. Property Tables, Cycle Worksheets and Performance Test Checklists — p. 273–290

What’s Included

An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

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About Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers

Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers is part of the 3D-LABS Engineering series — a focused e-book library for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. This title covers fundamentals of engineering design, code interpretation, industry practices, and real-world project applications, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real engineering projects.

Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.

Who Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers is for

Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers is written for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. If you are:

• An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in engineering.
• An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
• A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
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• Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
• Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
• Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
• Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.

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Applied Thermodynamics for Process and Power Engineers is priced at ₹3,950 (USD equivalent shown in cart). After payment is confirmed, our team emails your PDF to the address on your order. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.

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How is this different from a paper textbook?

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Who wrote this book?

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