Chapter 1 Introduction to Thermal Sciences
1.1 Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics
1.2 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
1.3 Fundamentals of Heat Transter
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Chapter 2 Thermal Energy Storage System
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Energy Demand
2.3 Energy Storage
2.4 Energy Storage Methods
2.5 Hydrogen for Energy Storage
2.6 Comparison of ES Technologies
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Chapter 3 Solar Energy
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Sun-Earth Geometric Relationship
3.3 Equation of Time
3.4 Solar Spectral Distribution
3.5 Solar Constant
3.6 Thermal Application of Solar Energy Greenhouse
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Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Combustors
4.1 Early Combustor Developments
4.2 Basic Design Features
4.3 Combustor Requirements
4.4 Combustor Types
4.5 Diffuser
4.6 Primary Zone
4.7 Intermediate Zone
4.8 Dilution Zone
4.9 Fuel Preparation
4.10 Wall Cooling
4.11 Combustors for Low Emissions
4.12 Combustors for Small Engines
4.13 Industrial Chambers
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Chapter 5 Combustion and Incineration Process
5.1 Selected Topics on Combustion Processes
5.2 Incineration Systems for Municipal Solid Wastes
5.3 Incineration Systems for Hazardous Wastes
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Chapter 6 HVAC Equipment and Systems
6.1 Heating Systems
6.2 Air Conditioning Systems
6.3 Ventilation and Air Handling Systems
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