Ebook: Understanding Thermodynamics

Clearly written treatment elucidates fundamental concepts and demonstrates their plausibility and usefulness. Language is informal, examples are vivid and lively, and the perspective is fresh. Based on lectures delivered to engineering students, this work will also be valued by scientists, engineers, technicians, businessmen, anyone facing energy challenges of the future.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
• 1. Energy Conservation - The First Law of Thermodynamics
• 2. The Concept of Reversibility
• 3. Heat Engines
• 4. Power Plants
• 5. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
• 6. More on the Second Law
• 7. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics