“Book Review: Thermodynamics by Dr. V.K. Bansal (First Edition)
Overview
Dr. V.K. Bansal’s Thermodynamics is a well-structured textbook tailored for undergraduate engineering students. The book aims to provide a detailed understanding of thermodynamic principles and their practical applications in engineering systems. Its focus on clarity, foundational concepts, and problem-solving makes it a valuable resource for students and educators alike.
Content Highlights
1. Comprehensive Coverage:
Fundamental principles such as the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties, and state functions.
Energy analysis for closed and open systems.
Power cycles, refrigeration cycles, and psychrometry.
2. Mathematical Approach: Detailed derivations and equations are presented, with step-by-step explanations for better comprehension.
3. Applications in Engineering: Real-world examples and case studies make the content relatable and practically useful.
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