Chapter 8
Exergy: A Measure of Work Potential
8-1 Exergy: Work Potential of Energy
Exergy (Work Potential) Associated with Kinetic and Potential Energy
8-2 Reversible Work and Irreversibility
8-3 Second-Law Efficiency, ηII
8-4 Exergy Change of a System
Exergy of a Fixed Mass: Nonflow (or Closed System) Exergy
Exergy of a Flow Stream: Flow (or Stream) Exergy
8-5 Exergy Transfer by Heat, Work, and Mass
Exergy Transfer by Heat Transfer, Q
Exergy Transfer by Work, W
Exergy Transfer by Mass, m
8-6 The Decrease of Exergy Principle and Exergy Destruction
Exergy Destruction
8-7 Exergy Balance: Closed Systems
8-8 Exergy Balance: Control Volumes
Exergy Balance for Steady-Flow Systems
Reversible Work, W (^) rev
Second-Law Efficiency of Steady-Flow Devices, ηII^
Topics of Special Interest: Second-Law Aspects of Daily Life
Summary
References and Suggested Reading
Problems
Chapter 9
Gas Power Cycles
9-1 Basic Considerations in the Analysis of Power Cycles
9-2 The Carnot Cycle and Its Value in Engineering
9-3 Air-Standard Assumptions
9-4 An Overview of Reciprocating Engines
9-5 Otto Cycle: The Ideal Cycle for Spark-Ignition Engines
9-6 Diesel Cycle: The Ideal Cycle for Compression-Ignition Engines
9-7 Stirling and Ericsson Cycles
9-8 Brayton Cycle: The Ideal Cycle for Gas-Turbine Engines