Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition by Yunus Cengel

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition by Yunus Cengel | ISBN-13 9780073398174

Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, eighth edition, covers the basic principles of thermodynamics while presenting a wealth of real-world engineering examples so students get a feel for how thermodynamics is applied in engineering practice. This text helps students develop an intuitive understanding by emphasizing the physics and physical arguments. Cengel and Boles explore the various facets of thermodynamics through careful explanations of concepts and use of numerous practical examples and figures, having students develop necessary skills to bridge the gap between knowledge and the confidence to properly apply their knowledge.

Product Description:

Master the foundational principles of thermodynamics with one of the most trusted and widely used textbooks in engineering education: Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach by Yunus A. Çengel and Michael A. Boles.

This comprehensive eBook is designed for engineering students who want a clear, physics-based introduction to thermodynamics—packed with real-world engineering examples, practical problem-solving approaches, and hundreds of figures to make abstract concepts tangible. The authors emphasize conceptual understanding over memorization, bridging the gap between theory and confident application.

Also available with McGraw-Hill Connect (optional), this text integrates with a smart learning system that adapts to each student’s needs, making class time more efficient and learning more personalized.

✅ Key Features:

• Focus on physical intuition and conceptual clarity

• Rich with engineering examples and applications

• Ideal for mechanical, aerospace, and chemical engineering students

• Includes property tables, charts, and step-by-step solutions

• Compatible with McGraw-Hill Connect learning system

📚 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Energy & Its Transformations

Understand energy transfer, closed systems, and control volumes.

🔹 Second Law & Entropy

Explore thermodynamic limits, entropy, and exergy for real-world efficiency.

🔹 Power & Refrigeration Cycles

Delve into gas and vapor cycles, refrigeration systems, and property relations.

🔹 Air Conditioning, Combustion & Renewable Energy

Apply knowledge to HVAC systems, chemical reactions, and green tech.

🗂️ Table of Contents Highlights:

1. Introduction and Basic Concepts

2. Energy Analysis of Closed Systems

3. Second Law of Thermodynamics

4. Gas Power Cycles

5. Refrigeration Cycles

6. Air-Conditioning Processes

7. Compressible Flow

8. Renewable Energy (Web Chapter)

📌 Includes:

• SI & English property tables

• Extensive appendices for quick reference

🎓 Perfect For:

• Undergraduate engineering students (mechanical, chemical, civil, etc.)

• Professors teaching introductory or intermediate thermodynamics

• Professionals needing a refresher or reference guide

• Courses using McGraw-Hill Connect or similar learning platforms