Excerpt from Principles of Thermodynamics
The text is illustrated by numerous solved problems, and exercises are given at the ends of the chapters and elsewhere. Many of the exercises require only routine numerical solutions, but others involve the development of principles.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and rigorous exploration of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, introducing readers to energy and its various forms, including heat and work. The author emphasizes the connection between the degradation of energy and the concept of perpetual motion, demonstrating how the laws of nature prevent the creation or destruction of energy. Through a detailed examination of thermal capacities and latent heat, the book underscores the significance of energy transformations in everyday phenomena and technological applications like steam engines. The author presents a clear and insightful analysis of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, highlighting their implications for the efficiency of heat engines and the directionality of natural processes. By exploring the behavior of gases, vapors, and mixtures, this book provides a solid foundation for further studies in thermodynamics and its applications in engineering and other fields. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781440083860_0
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