Table of Contents

Introduction to SI units and conversion factors
Kinetic theory of gases and basic concepts of thermodynamics
Properties of pure substances
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics and entropy
Availability and irreversibility
Thermodynamic relations
Ideal and real cases
Gases and vapour mixtures
Psychrometrics
Fuels and combustion (Including chemical thermodynamics)
Steam generators
Boiler mountings and accessories
Drought
Performance of steam generators
Basic steam power cycles
Reciprocating steam engine
Compound steam engines
Steam nozzles
Steam turbines
Steam condensers
Gas power cycles
variable specific heats
Internal combustion engines
Air compressors
Gas turbines and jet propulsion
Refrigeration
Air-conditioning
Heat transfer
Non-conventional power generation
'Gate' and 'UPSC' examinations' questions (Latest-selected) with answers/solutions
Index --
Steam tables and mollier diagram

This book on Thermal Engineering (printed in two colours has been written for the students preparing the subject for B.E. examinations of various Indian Universities, A.M.I.E. and competitive examinations (e.g., U.P.S.C., GATE etc.). The Book contains 29 chapters in all, and deals the subject matter exhaustively.