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Applied Thermodynamics for engineering technologists ,5th edition

Author: TD Eastop, McConkey

School: Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

Department: Engineering

Course Code: MEE205

Topics: Thermodynamics, steady-flow equation, working fluid, reversible process, polytropic process, heat engine, entropy, exergy, heat engine cycle, carnot cycle absolute temperature scale, constant pressure cycle, air standard cycle. Otto cycle, diesel cycle, dual combustion cycle, combustion, fuels, combustion equations, enthalpy, power plant thermal efficiency, steam cycles, rankine cycle, gas turbine cycles, nozzles, jet propulsion, rotodynamic machinery, reciprocating internal-combustion engines, engine output, engine efficiency, supercharging, refrigeration, heat pumps, reversed heat engine cycles, vapour-compression cycles, gas cycles, psychrometry, air-conditioning, heat transfer, conduction equation, conduction, convection, heat exchangers, black-body radiation, combined cycles

Applied Thermodynamics, 2nd edition

Author: RK Rajput

School: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Department: Engineering

Course Code: MCE309

Topics: Applied Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics, steam, Internal Latent Heat, entropy, steam generators, boilers, steam boiler, Fire Tube Boilers, Water Tube Boilers, High Pressure Boilers, boiler mountings, draught, chimney, evaporative capacity, boiler efficiency, steam power cycles, Carnot cycle, Rankine cycle, Modified Rankine cycle, Regenerative cycle, Reheat cycle, Binary vapour cycle, reciprocating steam engine, compound steam engines, Multi-Cylinder Engines, uniflow steam engine, steam nozzles, nozzle efficiency, steam injector, steam turbines, turbine efficiencies, reheating steam, steam turbine governing, steam turbine control, steam condensers, condensing plant, jet condensers, surface condensers, gas power cycles, air standard efficiency, dual combustion cycle, Atkinson cycle, Ericsson cycle, Brayton cycle, internal combustion engines, Four-Stroke Cycle Engines, Two-Stroke Cycle Engines, ignition system, fuel injection system, electronic fuel system, cooling system, lubrication systems, Performance Number, Combustion Chamber Design, octane number, Diesel Knock, cetane number, supercharging, dissociation, Engine Performance Curves, Wankel Rotary Combustion Engine, Stratified Charge Engines, Duel-Fuel Engines, air compressors, Reciprocating Compressors, volumetric efficiency, Multi-stage Compression, compressor performance, intercooler, Compressed Air Motors, Rotary Compressors, gas turbines, jet propulsion, Open Cycle Gas Turbines, Constant Volume Combustion Turbines, Gas Turbine Fuels, refrigeration, Air Refrigeration System, Simple Vapour Compression System, Vapour Absorption System, Refrigerants, Air-conditioning Systems, Air-conditioning, load estimation, Air Distribution

Fundamentals of Automotive and Engine Technology Standard Drives, Hybrid Drives, Brakes, Safety Systems

Author: Konrad Reif

School: Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Department: Engineering

Course Code: ATE403

Topics: History of the automobile, History of the diesel engine, Areas of use for diesel engines, Basic principles of the diesel engine, Basic principles of diesel fuel injection, Basics of the gasoline (SI) engine, Inductive ignition system, Transmissions for Motor Vehicles, Motor-vehicle safety, Basic principles of vehicle dynamics, car braking systems, Vehicle electrical systems, electrical and electronic systems, Control of gasoline engines, Control of Diesel engines, Lighting technology, Electronic stability program, Adaptive cruise control, Occupant-protection systems, Hybrid drives, Operation of hybrid vehicles, Regenerative braking system, Workshop technology

Manual of Engineering Drawing ,4th edition

Author: Colin Simmons, Dennis Maguire, Neil Phelps

School: University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Department: Engineering

Course Code: MEC211

Topics: Drawing Office Management, Product Development, Computer Aided Design, Intellectual Property, Engineering Design, CAD Organization, CAD Applications, First Angle Orthographic Projection, Third Angle Orthographic Projection, Engineering Drawing, linework, lettering, Three-dimensional Illustrations, Sections, Sectional Views, Geometrical Constructions, Tangency, Loci Applications, Conic Sections, Interpenetration of Solids, Dimensioning Principles, Screw Threads, Conventional Representations, Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Washers, limits, fits, Geometrical Tolerancing, Datums, Maximum Material Principle, Least Material Principle, Positional Tolerancing, surface texture, surface finish, corrosion, 3D annnotation, duality principle, cams, gears, spring, welding, welding symbols, engineering diagrams, bearing, Engineering Adhesives, production drawings

Reservoir Engineering

Author: Sylvester Okotie, Bibobra Ikporo

School: Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Department: Engineering

Course Code: PNG410

Topics: Reservoir Engineering, reservoir, reservoir geometry, phase envelope, unsteady flow, productivity index, relative permeability behavior, oil formation volume factor, hydrocarbon reserves, volumetric reserves estimation, contour, condensate reservoir calculation, water influx, aquifer influs, aquifer models, pot aquifer model, Schilthuis model, Hurst modified steady-state model, Van Everdingen moder, Carter-Tracy model, Fetkovich Aquifer model, material balance, reservoir drive mechanisms, gas cap expansion drive, rock compressibility, connate water expansion drive, gas drive reservoir, water drive reservoir, decline curve analysis, pressure regimes, fluid contacts, inflow performance relationship, history matching, pressure match, reservoir performance prediction

Public Personnel Administration

Author: Benjamin Amujiri

School: National Open University of Nigeria

Department: Administration, Social and Management science

Course Code: PAD371

Topics: Public Personnel Administration, Public Personnel management, Performance Appraisal, public service, public service Performance Appraisal, recruitment, Recruitment policies, Performance Rating, staff selection process, employee benefits, internal selection, fringe benefits, employee benefit programmes, Facilitative employee service, communication, communication process, ommunication climate, performance management, Performance management system, managing performance, Measuring performance, motivation, Financial incentives, Competence motivation

Engineering Economic Analysis, 14th edition

Author: Donald Newnan, Ted Eschenbach, Jerome Lavelle, Neal Lewis

School: Bayero University, Kano

Department: Engineering

Course Code: CIV5201

Topics: Engineering Economic Analysis, economic decisions making, estimating engineering costs, interest, present worth analysis, annual cash flow analysis, rate of return analysis, depreciation, income tax, economic life, replacement analysis, inflation, price change, accounting, engineering economy, Decision-Making Process, costs, estimating models, cash flow diagrams, time value of money, equivalence, arithmetic gradient, annuity due, incremental analysis, future worth analysis, breakeven analysis, probability, Joint Probability Distributions, Economic Decision Trees, risk, Investment Tax Credit

Power System Engineering Planning, Design, and Operation of Power Systems and Equipment ,2nd edition

Author: Juergen Schlabbach, Karl-Heinz Rofalski

School: Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Department: Engineering

Course Code: PSE513

Topics: Power System Engineering, Power System Engineering planning, Power System Engineering design, power system load, load forecast, Low-Voltage Systems, power system planning principles, power system planning criteria, loss evaluation, energy losses, power losses, power system topology, Busbar Arrangements, Double Busbar Arrangement, transformers, Thermal Permissible Loading, cable systems, Permissible Current, overload lines, Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Parallel Compensation of Lines, Serial Compensation of Lines, Phase-Shifting Equipment, HVDC-Transmission, Converter Stations, Breakers, Reactors, Electrodes, Load-Flow Calculation, Short-Circuit Current Calculation, faults, disturbances, Overcurrent Protection, Impedance Protection, Differential Protection of Lines, Ground-Fault Protection, Buchholz Protection, Overvoltages, Insulation Coordination, Slow-Front Overvoltages, Fast-Front Overvoltages, Neutral Earthing, Residual Current Compensation

Reservoir Engineering Handbook

Author: Tarek Ahmad

School: Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Department: Engineering

Course Code: PET304, PET403, PET502

Topics: Reservoir Fluid Behavior, Reservoir-Fluid Properties, Reservoir Fluids, Rock Properties, Relative Permeability Concepts, Reservoir Fluid Flow, Oil Well Performance, Gas and Water Coning, Water Influx, Oil Recovery Mechanisms, Material Balance Equation, Oil Reservoir Performance, Gas Reservoirs, Waterflooding, Vapor-Liquid Phase Equilibria

Petroleum Production Engineering

Author: Boyun Guo, William lyons, Ali GhalaMbor

School: Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Department: Engineering

Course Code: PET306

Topics: Petroleum Production System, Properties of Oil, Properties of Natural Gas, Reservoir Deliverability, Wellbore Performance, Choke Performance, Well Deliverability, Forecast of Production, Production Decline Analysis, Well Tubing, Separation Systems, Artificial Lift Methods, Sucker Rod Pumping, Gas Lift, Well Problem Identification, Matrix Acidizing, Hydraulic Fracturing

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