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020			_a9781138434554 _q(Hardback)
050	0	0	_aQC319 _b.C66 2011
245	0	0	_aCommonly asked questions in thermodynamics / _cMarc J. Assael ... [et al.].
260			_aBoca Raton, Fla. : _bCRC Press, _cc2011.
264		1	_c©2011
300			_axxi, 346 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm.
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aDefinitions and the 1st law of thermodynamics -- What is statistical mechanics? -- 2nd law of thermodynamics -- Phase equilibria -- Reactions, electrolytes, and nonequilibrium -- Power generation, refrigeration, and liquefaction -- Where do I find my numbers?
520			_a"Accurate and clearly explained answers to common questions. Every scientist and engineer encounters problems that may be solved at least in part using the principles of thermodynamics. The importance of thermodynamics is often so fundamental to life that we should all have a fairly detailed understanding of this core field. This clearly written, easy-to-follow guide allows even nonscientists considering use of alternative fuel sources to achieve a solid grounding in thermodynamics. The authors cover topics spanning from energy sources to the environment to climate change. A broad audience of general readers, students, industry professionals, and academic researchers will appreciate the answers found in this book"-- _cProvided by publisher.
520			_a"Acutely aware that this is especially the case for thermodynamics and thermophysics. The subjects of thermodynamics and thermophysics play a role to some extent in every other discipline of science from the nano-scale to the cosmos and astrophysics with biology and life-sciences on the way. Furthermore, while some aspects of thermodynamics under pin the very fundamentals of these subjects, others parts of thermodynamics impact upon almost every application in engineering. In consequence the range of individuals who may have questions about thermodynamics and its applications encompass most of the world's scientists and engineers at most of the levels of activity from the undergraduate to the research frontier. "-- _cProvided by publisher.
650		0	_aThermodynamics _vMiscellanea.
700	1		_aAssael, Marc J.
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