Principles of Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics is presented as a natural extension of mechanics, covering foundations, applications, and continuous media. It includes worked examples and exercises, with a solutions manual for undergraduate and graduate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 542 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Thermodynamics, as presented in this introductory textbook, is seamlessly intertwined with mechanics, allowing the principles and concepts acquired in mechanics to serve as a gateway to understanding the theory. The foundational aspects of thermodynamics are laid out in the first part. The second part delves into a diverse array of applications, each of immense significance in the domains of physics, chemistry, and engineering. These applications encompass calorimetry, phase transitions, heat engines, and chemical reactions. In the third part, dedicated to continuous media, Fourier and Fick's laws, diffusion equations, and numerous transport phenomena are derived through a unified framework. Each chapter concludes with a selection of worked examples and numerous exercises, aimed at reinforcing the key concepts under discussion. Complementing the text, a comprehensive solutions manual is provided at the end. This manual encompasses over 150 meticulously solved problems based on contemporary challenges faced by scientists and engineers. These problems are detailed for undergraduate and graduate students, fostering a deeper grasp of the subject matter.

Weight: 1322g
Dimension: 249 x 200 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108426091