Thermodynamics. From energy and entropy to heat transfer and phase transitions. 3. ed.

What do thermals in gliding have to do with adiabatic processes? How can the concept of entropy be used to analyse the functioning of a solar power plant in the desert? Thermodynamics is taught in this work with constant reference to practical applications in everyday life and technology. A deep understanding of thermodynamic relationships is cleverly achieved by applying the theory in authentic situations. Carefully revised new edition. Clearly written. Example exercises throughout, illustrations in colour, explanatory tables. With numerous examples from gliding to the perfect breakfast egg. For students of engineering, physics and for student teachers.