Chapter 1 Introduction to Thermal Sciences 1.1 Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 1.2 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 1.3 Fundamentals of Heat Transter References Words and Expressions Notations Exercises 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 References Words and Expressions Notations Exercises 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) References Words and Expressions Notations Exercises 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 References Words and Expressions Notations Exercises 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 References Words and Expressions Notations Exercises Chapter 6 HVAC Equipment and Systems 6.1 Heating Systems 6.2 Air Conditioning Systems 6.3 Ventilation and Air Handling Systems References Words and Expressions Notations Exercises Keys to Exercises