(Ebook PDF) Thermodynamic Approaches in Engineering Systems 1st Edition by Stanislaw Sieniutycz ISBN 9780128054628 0128093390 full chapters

Chapter 1: Contemporary Thermodynamics for Engineering Systems

• Abstract
• 1.1. Introduction
• 1.2. Basic Structure of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamic Theory
• 1.3. Extremum Properties of Thermodynamic Systems
• 1.4. Classical Motion of Heat Quasiparticles in Thermal Field
• 1.5. Thermodynamic Geometries
• 1.6. A Finite Rate Exergy
• 1.7. Thermodynamics of Transport and Rate Processes
• 1.8. Complex Thermodynamic Systems

Chapter 2: Variational Approaches to Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics

• Abstract
• 2.1. Introduction: State of Art, Aims, and Scope
• 2.2. Systems With Heat and Mass Transfer Without Chemical Reaction
• 2.3. Gradient Representations of Thermal Fields
• 2.4. Inclusion of Chemical Processes
• 2.5. Change of Thermodynamic Potential
• 2.6. From Adjoined Constraints to Potential Representations of Thermal Fields
• 2.7. Action Functional for Hyperbolic Transport of Heat
• 2.8. Evolution Described by Single Poissonian Brackets
• 2.9. Extension of Theory to Multiphase Systems
• 2.10. Final Remarks

Chapter 3: Wave Equations of Heat and Mass Transfer

• Abstract
• 3.1. Introduction
• 3.2. Relaxation Theory of Heat Flux
• 3.3. Extended Thermodynamics of Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer
• 3.4. Various Forms of Wave Equations for Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer
• 3.5. Stability of Dissipative Wave Systems
• 3.6. Variational Principles
• 3.7. Other Applications
• 3.8. High-Frequency Behavior of Thermodynamic Systems
• 3.9. Further Work

Chapter 4: Classical and Anomalous Diffusion

• Abstract
• 4.1. Introduction
• 4.2. Classical Picture of Diffusion
• 4.3. Introducing Anomalous Diffusion
• 4.4. Compte’s and Jou’s (1996) Treatment
• 4.5. Zanette’s (1999) Treatment
• 4.6. Discussion of Selected Works

Chapter 5: Thermodynamic Lapunov Functions and Stability

• Abstract
• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Qualitative Properties of Paths Around Equilibrium and Pseudoequilibrium Points
• 5.3. Stability of Steady States Close to Equilibrium
• 5.4. Chemically Reacting Systems, Fluctuations, and Turbulent Flows
• 5.5. Periodic States, Oscillatory Systems, and Chaotic Solutions
• 5.6. Stability of Thermal Fields in Resting and Flow Systems Far From Equilibrium
• 5.7. New Approach to Lapunov Functions and Functionals
• 5.8. Further Work
• 5.9. Concluding Remarks

Chapter 6: Analyzing Drying Operations in Thermodynamic Diagrams

• Abstract
• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. Modeling of Moisture Extraction in Drying Systems
• 6.3. Graphical Approach to Drying of Single Grain and Drying in Fluidized Beds
• 6.4. Grain Drying in Countercurrent, Crosscurrent, and Concurrent Gas Flows
• 6.5. Graphical Classification of Experimental Data
• 6.6. Concluding Remarks
• 6.7. Appendix: Some Associated Drying Problems

Chapter 7: Frictional Fluid Flow Through Inhomogeneous Porous Bed

• Abstract
• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2. A Discrete Model Leading to a Bending Law
• 7.3. Bending of Fluid Paths in Inhomogeneous Porous System
• 7.4. Variational Approach to Nonlinear Darcy’s Flow
• 7.5. Use of Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman Theory
• 7.6. Extensions to Other Systems
• 7.7. Example
• 7.8. Final Remarks

Chapter 8: Thermodynamics and Optimization of Practical Processes

• Abstract
• 8.1. Introduction
• 8.2. Backgrounds for Optimizing in Thermodynamic Systems
• 8.3. Mathematical Methods of Optimization
• 8.4. Sorption Models for Minimal Catalyst Deactivation
• 8.5. An Excursion to Bejan’s Constructal Theory
• 8.6. Discussion of Research Works

Chapter 9: Thermodynamic Controls in Chemical Reactors

• Abstract
• 9.1. Introduction
• 9.2. Stoichiometry of General Chemical Reactions
• 9.3. Driving Forces of Transport and Rate Processes
• 9.4. Nonlinear Macrokinetics of Chemical Processes
• 9.5. Heterogeneities, Affinities, and Chemical Ohm’s Law
• 9.6. Other Important Results Advancing the Field
• 9.7. Stability and Fluctuations in Chemical Reactions
• 9.8. Instabilities and Limit Cycles
• 9.9. Chaos and Fractals in Chemical Word
• 9.10. Power Yield in Chemical Engines

Chapter 10: Power Limits in Thermochemical Units, Fuel Cells, and Separation Systems

• Abstract
• 10.1. Introduction
• 10.2. Internal Dissipation in Steady Thermal Systems
• 10.3. Selected Results for Dynamical Thermal Systems
• 10.4. Radiation Engines by the Stefan–Boltzmann Equations
• 10.5. Hamiltonians and Canonical Equations
• 10.6. Simple Chemical and Electrochemical Systems
• 10.7. Power Yield and Power Limits in FCs
• 10.8. Exergy and Second Law Analyses of FC Systems
• 10.9. Limits on Power Consumption in Thermochemical Systems
• 10.10. Estimate of Minimum Power Supplied to Power Consumers
• 10.11. Final Remarks

Chapter 11: Thermodynamic Aspects of Engineering Biosystems

• Abstract
• 11.1. Introduction
• 11.2. Control of Biological Reactions and Decaying Enzymes
• 11.3. Biophysics and Bioenergetics
• 11.4. Power Yield and Exergy-Valued Biofuels
• 11.5. Ecology and Ecological Optimization
• 11.6. Fractals and Erythrocytes
• 11.7. Animal Locomotion and Pulsating Physiologies
• 11.8. Thermostatistics of Helix-Coil Transitions
• 11.9. Biochemical Cycles in Living Cells
• 11.10. Elucidation of Protein Sequence–Structure Relations
• 11.11. Complexity, Self-organization, Evolution, and Life

Chapter 12: Multiphase Flow Systems

• Abstract
• 12.1. Introduction
• 12.2. Aspects of Thermodynamics of Surfaces and Interfaces
• 12.3. Heating or Cooling Policies Minimizing Entropy Production
• 12.4. Optimal Control in Imperfect Multiphase Systems
• 12.5. Turbulent Mixtures, Instabilities, and Phase Transitions
• 12.6. Multiphase Chemical Reactors and Regenerators
• 12.7. Final Remarks

Chapter 13: Radiation and Solar Systems

• Abstract
• 13.1. Introduction
• 13.2. Basic Problems in Radiation Thermodynamics
• 13.3. Conversion of Solar Flux into a Heating Medium
• 13.4. Maximum of Exergy or Work Fluxes in Radiation Systems
• 13.5. Solar Buildings and Solar Systems
• 13.6. Closing Remarks

Chapter 14: Appendix: A Causal Approach to Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer

• Abstract
• 14.1. Introduction
• 14.2. Action, Lagrangian and Thermohydrodynamic Potentials
• 14.3. Basic Information on Thermal Inertia
• 14.4. Matter Tensor of General Relativistic Theory
• 14.5. Thermal Mass and Modified Temperatures
• 14.6. Tensor of Matter Including Heat and Viscous Stress
• 14.7. Conclusions and Final Remarks

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