Thermodynamics
Principles and Applications
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Thermodynamics, Technology, Engineering, Chemical & Biochemical
| Author: | İsmail Tosun | ISBN: | 9789814696951 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company | Publication: | June 29, 2015 |
| Imprint: | WSPC | Language: | English |
| Author: | İsmail Tosun |
| ISBN: | 9789814696951 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company |
| Publication: | June 29, 2015 |
| Imprint: | WSPC |
| Language: | English |
This eminently readable introductory text provides a sound foundation to understand the abstract concepts used to express the laws of thermodynamics. The emphasis is on the fundamentals rather than spoon-feeding the subject matter. The concepts are explained with utmost clarity in simple and elegant language. It provides the background material needed for students to solve practical problems related to thermodynamics. Answers to all problems are provided.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Calculation of Work in Reversible and Irreversible Processes
- Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) Relations for Pure Substances
- The First Law of Thermodynamics
- The Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Power and Refrigeration Cycles
Readership: Researchers, academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and energy studies.
This eminently readable introductory text provides a sound foundation to understand the abstract concepts used to express the laws of thermodynamics. The emphasis is on the fundamentals rather than spoon-feeding the subject matter. The concepts are explained with utmost clarity in simple and elegant language. It provides the background material needed for students to solve practical problems related to thermodynamics. Answers to all problems are provided.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Calculation of Work in Reversible and Irreversible Processes
- Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) Relations for Pure Substances
- The First Law of Thermodynamics
- The Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Power and Refrigeration Cycles
Readership: Researchers, academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and energy studies.
