Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
by Claus Borgnakke, Richard E. Sonntag · Borgnakke
Classical treatment written from an engineer's viewpoint, moving from properties of pure substances through the first and second laws to power and refrigeration cycles. Prepares students for later work in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics.
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