Product details
Brand New
Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Asia; 9 edition (18 Aug. 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9813157879
ISBN-13: 9789813157873
Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 2.9 x 25.3 cm
Alternative US Edition For Reference Only
ISBN-13: 9781259822674
ISBN-10: 1259822672
Description
The subject of thermodynamics deals with energy and has long been an essential part of engineering curricula all over the world. Its broad application area ranges from microscopic organisms to common household appliances, transportation vehicles, power generation systems, and even philosophy. This introductory book contains sufficient material for two sequential courses in thermodynamics, and students are assumed to have an adequate background in calculus and physics.
A conscious effort is made to emphasize the basic principles of thermodynamics while also providing students with a perspective of how computational tools are used in engineering practice. The traditional classical, or macroscopic, approach is used throughout the text, with microscopic arguments serving in a supporting role as appropriate. This approach is more in line with students’ intuition and makes learning the subject matter much easier.