Thermodynamic Equilibria and Extrema - Analysis of Attainability Regions and Partial Equilibrium

This book discusses mathematical models that are based on the concepts of classical equilibrium thermodynamics. They are intended for the analysis of possible results of diverse natural and production processes. Unlike the traditional models, these allow one to view the achievable set of partial equilibria with regards to constraints on kinetics, energy and mass exchange and to determine states of the studied systems ofinterest for the researcher. Application of the suggested models in chemical technology, energy and ecology is illustrated in the examples.

List of contents

Introduction.- Principles of Equilibrium and Extremality in Mechanics and Thermodynamics.- Description of Extremal Thermodynamic Models in Terms of Mathematical Programming.- Thermodynamic Modelling Using the Graph Theory.- Methods and Algorithms of Searching for Thermodynamic Equilibrium.- Application of Extremal Models.- Conclusion.- References

Summary

Discusses mathematical models that are based on the concepts of classical equilibrium thermodynamics. These are intended for the analysis of possible results of diverse natural and production processes. These allow readers to view the achievable set of partial equilibria with regards to constraints on kinetics, energy and mass exchange.

Product details

• Authors: Filippov, Sergey P. Filippov, Alexander Gorban, Alexander N Gorban, Alexander N. Gorban, Boris Kaganovich, Boris M Kaganovich, Boris M. Kaganovich, Alexandre V. Keiko, Vitaly A. Shamansky, Igor A. Shirkalin
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2006
• EAN: 9780387285757
• ISBN: 978-0-387-28575-7
• No. of pages: 282
• Weight: 532 g
• Illustrations: 63 SW-Abb., XIII, 282 p.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Thermodynamics; B, Physics, Complex systems, Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics, Classical and Continuum Physics, Physics and Astronomy, Continuum physics, Mathematical physics, Dynamical systems, Mathematical Methods in Physics, Dynamics & statics, Statistical physics, Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems, algorithms;dynamics;equilibrium;mechanics;thermodynamics