Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics is a basic science that deals with energy and has long been as essential part of engineering curricula all over the world. It was developed during the eighteenth and nineteenth century during a time when temperature and heat were not well understood yet. Its development was driven by the need for an improved theoretical understanding of steam engines invented at about the same time. It evolved as a rather formal and elegant theory that proved to be of great importance to engineers. The present book covers the basic principles of thermodynamics. Presenting balanced coverage of the fundamentals and applications of thermodynamics, it adopts a student-friendly approach and conversational writing style. This lavishly illustrated text provides a highly intuitive and practical understanding of the material by emphasizing the physics and the underlying physical phenomena involved. The work is self-instructive and shows that highly technical matter can be communicated effectively using a simple yet precise language.