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Introduction to Thermodynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)
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Introduction to Thermodynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)
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As the title implies, this book provides an introduction to
thermodynamics for students on degree and HND courses in
engineering. These courses are placing increased emphasis on
business, design, management, and manufacture. As a consequence,
the direct class-time for thermodynamics is being reduced and
students are encouraged to self learn. This book has been written
with this in mind. The text is brief and to the point, with a
minimum of mathematical content. Each chapter defines a list of
aims and concludes with a short summary. The summary provides an
overview of the key words, phrases and equations introduced within
the chapter. It is recognized that students see thermodynamics as a
problem-solving activity and this is reflected by the emphasis on
the modelling of situations. As a guide to problem solving, worked
examples are included throughout the book. In addition, students
are encouraged to work through the problems at the end of each
chapter, for which outline solutions are provided. There is a
certain timelessness about thermodynamics because the funda mentals
do not change. However, there is currently some debate over which
sign convention should apply to work entering, or leaving, a
thermodynamic system. I have retained the traditional convention of
work out of a system being positive. This fits in with the concept
of a heat engine as a device that takes in heat and, as a result,
produces positive work."
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