Thermodynamics

Fundamentals for Applications

John P. O'Connell, J. M. Haile

654 pages, parution le 29/06/2005

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Thermodynamics: Fundamentals and Applications is a text for a first graduate course in Chemical Engineering. The focus is on macroscopic thermodynamics; discussions of modeling and molecular situations are integrated throughout. Underpinning this text is the knowledge that while thermodynamics describes natural phenomena, those descriptions are the products of creative, systematic minds. Nature unfolds without reference to human concepts of energy, entropy, or fugacity. Natural complexity can be organized and studied by thermodynamics methodology. The power of thermodynamics can be used to advantage if the fundamentals are understood. This text's emphasis is on fundamentals rather than modeling. Knowledge of the basics will enhance the ability to combine them with models when applying thermodynamics to practical situations. While the goal of an engineering education is to teach effective problem solving, this text never forgets the delight of discovery, the satisfaction of grasping intricate concepts, and the stimulation of the scholarly atmosphere.

L'auteur - John P. O'Connell

John P. O'Connell is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He has over 30 years experience in teaching, research, and consulting in thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and related areas.

L'auteur - J. M. Haile

J. M. Haile has 24 years experience in teaching science and engineering. He heads Macatea Productions, a science textbook publisher.

Sommaire

Preface
Acknowledgments
The Basics
Single-Phase Systems
Multiphase and Reacting Systems
Engineering Calculations
Afterword
Appendices
Notation
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	John P. O'Connell, J. M. Haile
Parution	29/06/2005
Nb. de pages	654
Format	18 x 26
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1320g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521582063
ISBN13	978-0-521-58206-3