A conceptual guide to thermodynamics

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"A concise, conceptual and practical supplement to the major thermodynamics textbooks used in various fields. Presenting clear explanations of the core concepts, the book aims to improve fundamental understanding of the material, as well as homework and exam performance."--

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Full title :A conceptual guide to thermodynamics / Bill Poirier, Texas Tech University.

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Publication Date:2014.

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Publisher(s):Wiley
Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

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Description:xix, 164 pages : : illustrations ; : 25 cm

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ISBN:9781118840535, 1118840534
oclc:ocn881721525
LC Classification:QC311
Dewey Decimal:536/.7

Equilibrium. Philosophy of thermodynamics -- Thermodynamic states, variables & quantities -- Zeroth law & thermodynamic equilibrium -- Energy. Molecular energy, internal energy, & temperature -- Beltzmann distribution & the kinetic model -- Thermodynamic change. First law & thermodynamic change -- Work, heat, & reversible change -- Partial derivative quantities -- Entropy. Entropy & information theory -- Entropy & ideal gas -- Second law & spontaneous irreversible change -- Third law, Carnot cycle, & absolute entropy -- Free energy. Free energy & exergy -- Chemical potential, fugacity, & open systems -- Applications. Crazy Gay-Lussac's gas expansion emporium -- Electronic emporium : free online shopping!