Course
Course
M. Halük Aksel
and
O. Cahit Eralp
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey
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Contents
Preface xi
Nomenclature xiii
2 Fundamentals of thermodynamics 33
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2.1 Introduction 33
2.2 Properties and state of a substance 33
2.3 Processes and cycles 33
2.4 Equality of temperature 34
2.5 The zeroth law of thermodynamics 35
2.6 Work 35
2.7 Heat 40
2.8 Comparison of heat and work 40
2.9 The first law of thermodynamics 41
2.10 The second law of thermodynamics 47
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2.11 Equation of state 58
Further reading 67
Problems 61
4 Isentropic flow 79
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4.1 Introduction 79
4.2 Governing equations 79
4.3 Stagnation conditions 80
4.4 Characteristic speeds of gas dynamics 84
4.5 Effects of area variation on flow properties in isentropic flow 90
4.6 Relations for the isentropic flow of a perfect gas 96
4.7 Working chart and working table for isentropic flow 707
4.8 Isentropic operation of nozzles 707
4.9 Performance of real nozzles 727
4.10 Thrust of a rocket engine 726
Further reading 732
Problems 732
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5.10 Performance of real diffusers 795
5.11 Supersonic Pitot tube 197
5.12 One-dimensional unsteady flow in a shock tube 199
Further reading 211
Problems 211
CONTENTS ix
7.8 Combustion waves: detonation and deflagration 312
Further reading 319
Problems 320
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