Thermodynamics: From Concepts to Applications, Second Edition - Hardcover

Shavit, Arthur; Gutfinger, Chaim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1420073680 ISBN 13: 9781420073683

Publisher: CRC Press, 2008

Synopsis

There are many thermodynamics texts on the market, yet most provide a presentation that is at a level too high for those new to the field. This second edition of Thermodynamics continues to provide an accessible introduction to thermodynamics, which maintains an appropriate rigor to prepare newcomers for subsequent, more advanced topics.

The book presents a logical methodology for solving problems in the context of conservation laws and property tables or equations. The authors elucidate the terms around which thermodynamics has historically developed, such as work, heat, temperature, energy, and entropy. Using a pedagogical approach that builds from basic principles to laws and eventually corollaries of the laws, the text enables students to think in clear and correct thermodynamic terms as well as solve real engineering problems.

For those just beginning their studies in the field, Thermodynamics, Second Edition provides the core fundamentals in a rigorous, accurate, and accessible presentation.

 

About this title

Synopsis:

There are many thermodynamics textbook on the market, yet most lack the precision and clarity of presentation needed for students who'll be taking later courses in thermal/fluid engineering and heat transfer. This second edition of "Thermodynamics" continues to provide an accessible introduction to thermodynamics, which maintains an appropriate rigor to prepare students for subsequent upper-level classes. The book presents a logical methodology for solving problems in the context of conservation laws and property labels. The authors elucidate the terms around which thermodynamics has historically developed, such as work, temperature, entropy, and energy.Using a pedagogical approach that builds from basic principles to laws and eventually corollaries of the laws, the text enables students to think in clear and correct thermodynamic terms as well as solve real engineering problems. For those just beginning their studies in the field, "Thermodynamics, Second Edition" supplies the core fundamentals through a rigorous, accurate, and accessible presentation.

About the Author:

Israeli Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1420073680
• ISBN 13: 9781420073683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 672