Chapter 1 Introduction to Thermal Sciences 1
1.1 Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 2
1.2 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 23
1.3 Fundamentals of Heat Transter 48
References 63
Words and Expressions 64
Notations 66
Exercises 67
Chapter 2 Thermal Energy Storage System 68
2.1 Introduction 68
2.2 Energy Demand 70
2.3 Energy Storage 71
2.4 Energy Storage Methods 72
2.5 Hydrogen for Energy Storage 99
2.6 Comparison of ES Technologies 101
References 103
Words and Expressions 104
Notations 105
Exercises 106
Chapter 3 Solar Energy 108
3.1 Introduction 109
3.2 Sun-Earth Geometric Relationship 110
3.3 Equation of Time 129
3.4 Solar Spectral Distribution 130
3.5 Solar Constant 131
3.6 Thermal Application of Solar Energy（Greenhouse） 133
References 154
Words and Expressions 156
Notations 157
Exercises 158
Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Combustors 159
4.1 Early Combustor Developments 160
4.2 Basic Design Features 165
4.3 Combustor Requirements 166
4.4 Combustor Types 167
4.5 Diffuser 170
4.6 Primary Zone 171
4.7 Intermediate Zone 172
4.8 Dilution Zone 173
4.9 Fuel Preparation 174
4.1 0 Wall Cooling 176
4.11 Combustors for Low Emissions 178
4.12 Combustors for Small Engines 181
4.13 Industrial Chambers 182
References 186
Words and Expressions 187
Notations 187
Exercises 188
Chapter 5 Combustion and Incineration Process 190
5.1 Selected Topics on Combustion Processes 191
5.2 Incineration Systems for Municipal Solid Wastes 209
5.3 Incineration Systems for Hazardous Wastes 239
References 259
Words and Expressions 259
Notations 260
Exercises 261
Chapter 6 HVAC Equipment and Systems 263
6.1 Heating Systems 263
6.2 Air Conditioning Systems 281
6.3 Ventilation and Air Handling Systems 304
References 338
Words and Expressions 339
Notations 340
Exercises 341
Keys to Exercises 342