Master the theories, practices, and core concepts of thermodynamics Developed by an experienced engineering academic to reduce information overload on his students, Essentials of Engineering Thermodynamics: Principles and Applications lays out the critical concepts, laws, and governing equations of thermal systems. The instructional strategy addresses the challenging requirements for logical thinking and multi-tasking. Specifically, the deductive learning approach, illustrated with detailed answers to concept questions and solutions to representative problems, should help the student to achieve these basic goals. Engineering thermodynamics is an ideal subject to demonstrate the merits of this learning approach. Specifically, Chapter I conveys the course foundation by introducing basic definitions, concepts and laws as well as thermal systems/devices, working fluids, energy forms and their transfer processes. Chapters II and III introduce the 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics with applications to all basic systems, devices, and cycles. Chapter IV evaluates exergy, i.e., ways to maximize the work potential of energy, while Chapter V introduces more advanced energy conversion cycles. \n1. Focuses on the critical core laws and mathematics in fewer than half the pages of traditional texts \n2. Features worked solutions and examples that enhances the fundamental knowledge base and leads to independent problem-solving skills\n3. Written by a recognized engineering educator