Principles of Thermodynamics

Klappentext First published in 1927, this book was intended as a general introduction to the principles of thermodynamics for students in the physical sciences. Zusammenfassung First published in 1927! this book was intended as a general introduction to the principles of thermodynamics for students in the physical sciences. Birtwistle gives a brief overview of the history of science relating to heat and the conservation of energy as well as practical examples to back up salient points. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Preliminaries; 2. The two laws of thermodynamics; the Carnot cycle; 3. Dissipation of mechanical energy; entropy; 4. Thermodynamics of a fluid; change of state; 5. Thermodynamic functions; 6. The Rankine cycle; refrigeration; 7. Thermodynamical relations for a simple substance; 8. The Joule-Thomson porous plug experiment; 9. Clapeyron's equation; Clausius' equation; 10. Equilibrium of systems; the phase rule; 11. Osmotic pressure; vapour pressure; gas mixtures; 12. Thermoelectric phenomena; 13. Gas theory; variation of specific heat with temperature; 14. Radiation; 15. The third law of thermodynamics.

Product details

• Authors: George Birtwistle, Birtwistle George
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.10.2013
• EAN: 9781107660434
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66043-4
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Thermodynamics; SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics & heat, Thermodynamics and heat