
A Classical Thermodynamics Toolkit
Srinivas Vanapalli(Author)
Institute of Physics Publishing
Published on 15. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
194 pages
978-0-7503-6030-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers a balanced, modern introduction that is rigorous enough for engineering students yet intuitive and accessible for those in applied physics and related disciplines. Core topics such as irreversibility, non-quasistatic processes, and spontaneity, which are often treated vaguely or in non-intuitive ways, are developed here in a systematic, sequential manner. Concepts are introduced through simple examples and then expanded step-by-step, allowing the reader to build understanding gradually while still achieving conceptual rigor.
Key Features:
- Essential concepts of thermodynamics from more general to specific use cases.
- Emphasis on practical use of thermodynamic concepts (and, as mentioned earlier, a thorough discussion of the irreversible process).
- A unique way to learn about chemical and physical phase changes in a reaction by describing them as a thermodynamic process.
- A course text with broad relevance across Applied Physics; Advanced Technology (engineering programmes); Mechanical Engineering; and Chemical Engineering
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
345 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7503-6030-2 (9780750360302)
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A Classical Thermodynamics Toolkit
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