Learning source for Thermodynamic

In summary, there are various sources available for learning about Thermodynamics, such as notes, video lectures, and ebooks. Some recommended resources include MIT open course website, CalTech notes on Thermodynamics, and the Teaching Company lectures on Thermodynamics. Good books on the subject include "Thermodynamics - An Engineering Approach" by Y Cengel and "Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics" by Shapiro. Additionally, there are websites that offer information and lectures on thermodynamics, such as those from InfoCobuild and MIT OCW.
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Anyone have the learning source for Thermodynamic ?
Can share it here?
Thx =)
 
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learning source like notes?? video lectures?? ebooks? & what level?

Check out MIT open course website.
 
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Also, CalTech has some notes on Thermodynamics. Did you mean the Teaching Company lectures on Thermodynamics?
 
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ank_gl said:
learning source like notes?? video lectures?? ebooks? & what level?

Check out MIT open course website.

Actually my level just until second law of thermodynamics, recently is learning lots of cycles such as vapor,gas n refrigeration. and the exergy. >.< Exergy is very diffucult TT
Anyway, i willing to learn about it i don't mind which source,as long as it is related to mechanical engineering, hehe
 
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I doubt any notes or webpage can create an understanding in the student's mind. A proper book is the best way to go about it. Search your library for books on Engineering Thermodynamics.

some good books-
Thermodynamics -An Engineering Approach - Y Cengel
Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics - Shapiro
 

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