Understanding Thermodynamics
Published on 28. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-486-63277-3 (ISBN)
Description
Clearly written treament elucidates fundamental concepts and demonstrates their plausibility and usefulness. Language is informal, examples are vivid and lively, and the perspectivie is fresh. Based on lectures delivered to engineering students, this work will also be valued by scientists, engineers, technicians, businessmen, anyone facing energy challenges of the future.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
133 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-63277-3 (9780486632773)
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Content
Preface
1 Energy Conservation?The First Law of Thermodynamics
2 The Concept of Reversibility
3 Heat Engines
4 Power Plants
5 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
6 More on the Second Law
7 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
1 Energy Conservation?The First Law of Thermodynamics
2 The Concept of Reversibility
3 Heat Engines
4 Power Plants
5 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
6 More on the Second Law
7 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics