Chapter 1
Introduction and Basic Concepts
1-1 Thermodynamics and Energy
Application Areas of Thermodynamics
1-2 Importance of Dimensions and Units
Some SI and English Units
Dimensional Homogeneity
Unity Conversion Ratios
1-3 Systems and Control Volumes
1-4 Properties of a System
Continuum
1-5 Density and Specific Gravity
1-6 State and Equilibrium
The State Postulate
1-7 Processes and Cycles
The Steady-Flow Process
1-8 Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Temperature Scales
The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90)
1-9 Pressure
Variation of Pressure with Depth
1-10 The Manometer
Other Pressure Measurement Devices
1-11 The Barometer and Atmospheric Pressure
1-12 Problem-Solving Technique
Step 1: Problem Statement
Step 2: Schematic
Step 3: Assumptions and Approximations
Step 4: Physical Laws
Step 5: Properties
Step 6: Calculations
Step 7: Reasoning, Verification, and Discussion
Engineering Software Packages
A Remark on Significant Digits
Summary
References and Suggested Reading
Problems