Engineering Thermodynamics [Hardcover]

William Craig Reynolds (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; 2 edition (May 1, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070520461
• ISBN-13: 978-0070520462
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thermo book, February 29, 2000

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Jac (Texas, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Engineering Thermodynamics (Hardcover)

The best part of this book is the examples. There are plenty of examples to teach you the process. The exercises are well designed. I've used other thermo books, and I always come back to this one.

The book is laid out so very well. First it teaches control mass applications, then moves on to control volume. It is a damn shame that the book has not been updated since 1977, but then why ruin a good thing?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic text, May 29, 2001

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JRC (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Engineering Thermodynamics (Hardcover)

This book cost a lot more than it used to, and hasn't been updated since 1977. But the information it provides and the readability that it offers cannot be beat. The presentation given on the first law along with the statistical insight offered on the second law, are among the most readable. Real world examples that are clearly described present insight into applications of the first and second laws. Illustrations and phase diagrams are given for each example, and the effect of different parameters along with results are concisely discussed. Equation of state information is clear and insightful. Overall, it is an excellent text on engineering thermodynamics. The only thing that I would improve (if the authors ever updated) would be the nonreacting mixtures chapter. As a final note, which I add after trying to read another Engineering Thermodynamics book is "what is mechanical work?" and "what is heat?". If a thermo book can't explain these concepts how can you rely on it for anything else. And also, let's say you have a valve, turbine, or heat exchanger for example. If you go to a book's index and can't find these devices listed, your SOL. Fortunately, Reynolds and Perkins lists them along with many other applications.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thermo book, February 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Engineering Thermodynamics (Hardcover)

I have 5 thermodynamics books, and I say this is the best. The concepts are clear without any redundants and the examples help think more creatively. This is one of my favarate books in all fields.