Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences (in SI Units)

Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences (in SI Units), Fourth Edition, offers a comprehensive blend of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer designed for introductory courses in thermal sciences. Emphasizing the physics and phenomena that govern heat and fluid behaviors, the text provides students with clearly explained theories and practical examples that help elucidate core engineering principles. This edition introduces a new chapter dedicated to Power and Refrigeration Cycles, offering a focused look into the fundamentals of power generation and refrigeration. An early introduction to the First Law of Thermodynamics, presented in Chapter 3, establishes an essential understanding of energy transfer, balance, thermo-economics, and conversion efficiency, setting a solid foundation for subsequent topics. Each chapter is prefaced with an overview and specific learning objectives to guide students through the material, fostering the development of intuitive problem-solving skills for real-world engineering challenges. Additionally, many problems and solved examples have been updated or replaced to enhance conceptual understanding, while the line artwork has been upgraded to more vivid, three-dimensional figures. Supplementary academic resources include a limited academic version of EES with selected text solutions and an online learning center that provides instructors with lecture slides and comprehensive homework solutions, making this edition an invaluable tool for both students and educators in the field.