1Introduction to Thermodynamics
822. Energy Consumption
21.1 What is Thermodynamics?
833. Refrigeration Capacity
31.2 Historical Development
844. Compressor Efficiency
41. Engineering Applications
855. Heat Transfer Efficiency
52. Environmental Sustainability
866. System Optimization
63. Biological and Medical Applications: 4. Nanotechnology and Materials Science
877. Lifecycle Analysis
71.3 Importance and Application
888. Environmental Considerations
81.4 Basic Concepts and Definition
891. Historical Context
9Properties of Substances
902. Transition to HFCs
102.1 Properties of Substance
913. Concerns about HFCs
112.2 Equation of State
924. Development of Low-GWP Alternatives
122.3 Property Tables and Charts
935. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
13First Law of Thermodynamics
946. Ammonia (NH3)
143.1 Energy and Work
957. Hydrocarbons
153.2 Heat Transfer
968. New Synthetic Refrigerants
163.3 Internal Energy and Enthalpy
979. Regulatory Considerations
173.4 Application of First Law
988.2 Absorption Refrigerator Cycle
18Second Law of Thermodynamics
991. Absorption
194.1 Heat Engines and Refrigerator
1002. Desorption (Generation)
204.2 Entropy
1013. Heat Transfer
214.3 Carnot Cycle
1024. Vaporization and Condensation
224.4 Entropy Change Principle
1035. Thermal Driven Cycle
23Thermodynamic Processes
1046. Refrigerant-Absorbent Pair
245.1 Reversible and Irreversible Processes
1051. Evaporator
255.2 Isobaric, Isochoric, Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes
1062. Absorber
26Isobaric Process
1073. Generator (Desorber)
27Isochoric Process
1084. Condenser
28Isothermal Process: Adiabatic Process
1095. Expansion Valve
295.3 Work and Heat Transfer Calculation
1106. Heat Source
301. Specific Heat: 2. Heat Capacity:
1117. Solution Pump (Optional)
315.4 Work and Heat Theories
112Applications of Absorption Refrigeration
321. Definition of Work in Thermodynamics
113Advantages of Absorption Refrigeration
332. Mechanical Work
1148.3 Heat Pump Cycle
343. Electrical Work
1151. Basic Thermodynamic Principles
354. Chemical Work
1162. Refrigeration Cycle
365. Boundary Work
1173. Heat Absorption and Release
376. Calculating Work Done in Thermodynamic Processes
1184. Coefficient of Performance (COP)
387. Sign Convention
1195. Temperature Lift and Capacity
391. Heat Transfer Coefficients
1206. Refrigerants and Environmental Impact
402. Heat Transfer Rates
1217. Operating Modes and Applications
413. Applications
1221. Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
421. Thermal Resistance
1232. Ground-Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)
432. Thermal Conductance
1243. Water-Source Heat Pumps (WSHP)
443. Applications
1254. Absorption Heat Pumps
451. Thermal Storage
1265. Hybrid Heat Pumps
462. Heat Transfer Enhancement
1276. Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps
47Applications of Thermodynamics in Engineering
1287. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pumps
486.1 Power Plant
1291. Coefficient of Performance (COP)
496.2 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System
1302. Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
506.3 Combustion Process
1313. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
516.4 Heat Exchange
1324. Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF)
521. Maintenance Practices
1335. Factors Influencing Efficiency and Performance
532. Troubleshooting Techniques
1346. Strategies for Improving Efficiency
541. Materials Advancements
1358.4 Co-efficient of Performance Analysis
552. Design Innovations
1361. Temperature Difference (Temperature Lift)
563. Manufacturing Techniques
1372. System Design and Components
574. Applications Across Industries
1383. Refrigerant Selection and Properties
585. Future Directions and Challenges
1394. Operating Conditions and Load Profiles
59Vapor and Gas Power Cycles
1405. System Integration and Control Strategies
607.1 Rankine Cycle
1416. Maintenance and Service Practices
617.2 The Brayton Cycle
142Psychrometrics and Air Conditioning
627.3 Combined Power Cycle
1439.1 Properties of Moist Air
637.4 Performance Analysis
1449.2 Psychometric Process
64Refrigeration and Heat Pump Cycles
1459.3 Air Conditioning System
658.1 Vapor Compression Refrigerators Cycle
1469.4 Design Consideration
661. Compressor
147Introduction to Energy Conversion
672. Condenser
14810.1 Principle of Energy Conversion
683. Expansion Valve
14910.2 Forms of Energy
694. Evaporator
1501. Mechanical Energy
705. Refrigerant
1512. Thermal Energy
716. Control System
1523. Electrical Energy
721. Compression
1534. Chemical Energy
732. Condensation
1545. Nuclear Energy
743. Expansion
1556. Electromagnetic Energy
754.. Evaporation
1567. Sound Energy
761. Pressure-Enthalpy Diagram
1578. Light Energy (Radiant Energy)
772. Refrigerant Properties
15810.3 Energy Conversion Devices
783. Heat Transfer Processes
15910.4 Efficiency and Energy Management
794. Entropy Generation
160Glossary
805. Coefficient of Performance (COP)
161Index
811. Coefficient of Performance (COP)
