An Inductive Approach to Engineering Thermodynamics, 1st ed. 2022
Mechanical Engineering Series

This textbook provides an alternative, inductive treatment of traditional Engineering Thermodynamics, e.g. energy and its transformations in engineering systems, and introduces the notion of eXergy. The book begins with energy methods developed in mechanics and transitions to thermodynamics by introducing both 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics immediately, incorporating more-advanced concepts using practical applications. This methodology continues throughout the text, wherein consideration of a specific example leads to general conclusions. At the same time, the author introduces eXergy, also called ?Availability,? a measure of the potential of a substance to produce useful mechanical work in being brought from its current state to the conditions of the local environment.

Adopts an inductive approach in which practical examples are introduced and studied from a thermodynamic perspective

Explains engineering thermodynamics iteratively,, from mechanics examples through complex thermal systems

Introduces core concepts followed by "deeper dives" to allow for a variety of levels of study in a single resource.