The book "Fundamentals of Thermodynamics" provides a systematic introduction into the fundamental ideas of thermodynamics at a somewhat advanced level. And it exhibits many applications of the theory in the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, physical chemistry, and materials science. The universal equations of balance are strictly separated from the constitutive equations which characterize the behavior of material bodies, mostly gases, vapors, and liquids. Some selected solids like rubber, gels and shape memory alloys are considered as well. This book underlines classical thermodynamics with a focus on practical applications, it provides a basic foundational skill set applicable across a variety of engineering fields. Worked examples demonstrate the appropriate use of new formulas, while clarifying the proper approach to generalized problems of a relevant nature. Going beyond the usual guidance in the basics of the field, this book is designed as comprehensive preparation for more advanced study in students' engineering field of choice.

Preface

1.        An Overview of Thermodynamics                                                                                   

1.   INTRODUCTION                                                                                                                  

2.   Thermodynamics                                                                                                                

3.   Thermodynamic System                                                                                                   

4.   Thermodynamic Equilibrium                                                                                          

5.   Equilibrium State                                                                                                                

6.   System, Surroundings, and Properties                                                                             

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

2.        Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics                                                                                       

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics                                                                                     

3.   Temperature                                                                                                                         

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

3.        Understanding Work Interaction Thermodynamics                                               

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   Work done by and on a Simple Thermodynamic System                                          

3.   Processes not Described by Macroscopic Work                                                          

4.   Displacement Work                                                                                                            

5.   Resistor                                                                                                                                 

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

4.        Laws of Thermodynamics                                                                                                   

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   First Law of Thermodynamics                                                                                         

3.   Constant Pressure Process                                                                                                

4.   Second Law of Thermodynamics                                                                                    

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

5.        Various Thermodynamical Cycles                                                                                   

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   Thermal Energy                                                                                                                   

3.   Energy                                                                                                                                   

4    Different Types of Potential Energy Include                                                                 

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

6.        Thermodynamic Process                                                                                                    

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   Types of Thermodynamic Process                                                                                 

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

7.        An Integrated Study of Thermodynamical Relations                                              

1.   Introductions                                                                                                                       

2.   Thermodynamic Relations                                                                                               

3.   Maxwell Relations                                                                                                              

4.   Clausius-Clapeyron Relation                                                                                            

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

8.        The Unattainability Principle                                                                                           

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   Systems with Non-Zero Entropy at Absolute Zero                                                      

3.   The Measurement of Heat Capacity                                                                                 

4.   Specific Heat                                                                                                                         

5.   Measuring Enthalpy Change                                                                                             

6.   Characteristics of Vapour Pressure                                                                                 

7.   Saturated Vapor Pressure                                                                                                  

8.   Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization                                                                      

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

9.        Entropy                                                                                                                                      

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   History                                                                                                                                  

3.   Thermodynamical Entropy                                                                                              

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

References                                                                                                                                   

10.     Exergy                                                                                                                                        

1.   Introduction                                                                                                                         

2.   Definitions                                                                                                                            

3.   Exergy is a Measure of Energy Quality                                                                          

4.   Application of exergy analysis to energy systems                                                       

Epilogue                                                                                                                                      

         References

Index

Leighann Nieto pursued her Masters in Thermal and Fluid Engineering from the University of Science, Enschede. She is a Research Associate at Technical Institute, Preston. She has wide-ranging areas of academic interests, which include classical thermodynamics, laws of thermodynamics and quantum thermodynamics. She has authored and edited a number of journal papers and books in the field of thermodynamics and heat transfer.