General Thermodynamics [Paperback]

Concepts and definitions; First and Second Laws. Equations of state. Application of the first and second laws to processes in closed systems. Heat engines, power cycles, and the thermodynamics of open systems. Phase equilibrium in one-component systems; psychrometry. The mathematics of thermodynamics. Mixtures and solutions. Binary phase equilibria: Phase Diagrams. Chemical thermodynamics. Electrochemistry, Biothermodynamics.Broader in scope than any other fundamental thermodynamics text, General Thermodynamics contains classroom-tested materials designed to meet the academic requirements of? engineering (except for mechanical and chemical engineering) and materials science students in a single course. The first half focuses on classical concepts of thermodynamics, while the latter half explores field-specific applications, including a unique chapter on biothermodynamics. Each chapter contains numerous worked examples taken from different engineering applications, along with illustrations, and an extensive set of exercises that support the material. A complete solutions manual is available to instructors with qualifying course adoptions.Because classical thermodynamics evolved into many branches of science and engineering, most undergraduate courses on the subject are taught from the perspective of each area of specialization. General Thermodynamics combines elements from mechanical and chemical engineering, chemistry (including electrochemistry), materials science, and biology to present a unique and thorough treatment of thermodynamics that is broader in scope than other fundamental texts.

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