Concise Thermodynamics: Principles and Applications in Physical Science and Engineering Book

This updated fundamental text introduces the basic principles of thermodynamics and considers a variety of applications in science and engineering. The book has now been revised to include a fuller discussion of the van der Waals' gas, together with more coverage of phase transitions and new examples and problems . There is also an entirely new chapter concerned with the world's energy problems, future requirements and possible solutions, including discussion of a controversial potentially new safe method of disposing of nuclear waste.

The modern coverage is compact yet self-contained and holistic in a concise and economically priced book. Designed as a one-semester course, this is suitable for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates reading for first and higher degrees, and also for professionals in research and industry.