Fundamentals and Application of Thermodynamics

by Randall Davenport

Overview

Thermodynamics, a branch of physics devoted to understanding heat, temperature, energy, and work, has been evolving since the eighteenth century. Recent research in thermodynamics has expanded its scope to encompass a diverse array of systems, including the corn-ethanol biofuel cycle, lipid-peptide interactions, DNA structural motifs, and glass-forming substances. This book aims to present groundbreaking ideas that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, offering a wide spectrum of viewpoints and approaches in thermodynamics. Covering topics such as self-assembled systems, statistical thermodynamics, surface growth, kinetics, multisite adsorption, heavy metal sorption, and irreversible thermodynamics, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of this complex field. It features a selection of high-level contributions that span from fundamental principles to practical applications across various scientific disciplines. Whether you are involved in propulsion systems, power generation systems, chemical industry, quantum systems, refrigeration, fluid flow, combustion, or other phenomena, this book will offer valuable insights and perspectives to enhance your understanding of thermodynamics

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839371684
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	312
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Randall Davenport received his Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics from Technological University, Enschede. He is a Visiting Professor at Public Research University, Edmonton. Davenport has contributed numerous articles and research papers on the laws of thermodynamics, internal energy, heat, work, PV diagrams, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. His research interest areas are process systems engineering, reactor theory, thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, plant systems, chemical process modelling, and bioengineering.