Unit 02 Textbook – Elementary Physical, Chemical, and Thermodynamic Principles – USCS
Facility Operator Series Unit 2: Elementary Physical, Chemical, & Thermodynamic Principles
Edition 1
Elementary Physical, Chemical, & Thermodynamic Principles starts by defining physical and chemical systems and explains how atoms and molecules combine to form compounds, mixtures, and solutions. The unit continues with an overview of basic thermodynamics. With this knowledge, Power Engineers can operate boilers efficiently.
This is Unit 2 of the 25-unit Facility Operator Series and prepares you for the NIULPE Topic based certification examination.
Please note that this product is published with United States customary (USCS) units of measurement.
Topics covered by Elementary Physical, Chemical, & Thermodynamic Principles include:
- Introduction to matter and chemistry
- Introduction to thermodynamics
- Introduction to heat transfer and heat
- Exchangers
- Thermodynamics of steam