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Carnot, Sadi

 
9780844618098: Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire
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ISBN 10: 0844618098 ISBN 13: 9780844618098
Publisher: Smith (Peter),US, 1990
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The title essay, along with other papers in this volume, laid the foundation of modern thermodynamics. Highly readable, "Reflections" contains no arguments that depend on calculus, examining the relation between heat and work in terms of heat in steam engines, air-engines, and an internal combustion machine. Translation of 1890 edition.

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  • PublisherSmith (Peter),US
  • Publication date1990
  • ISBN 10 0844618098
  • ISBN 13 9780844618098
  • BindingHardcover
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