Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics

by Gordon J. Van Wylen, Richard E. Sonntag

A revision of the best-selling thermodynamics text designed for undergraduates in engineering departments. Text material is developed from basic principles and includes a variety of modern applications. Major changes include the addition and reworking of homework problems, a consistent problem analysis and solution technique in all example problems, and new tables and data in the appendix, including addition equations for computer-related solutions.

Genres: Science, Engineering, Physics

722 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Gordon John Van Wylen is an American physicist and author of textbooks on thermodynamics. He was chair of the physics department at the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1972 and President of Hope College in Holland, Michigan, from 1972 to 1987. He was born on 6 Feb 1920 in Grant, Michigan.

Reviews

[Jason]

fundamentals of classical thermodynamics

[Jason Van Meir · Rating 2 out of 5]

energy isn’t real and doesn’t make sense but this text has helpful examples. too calculus based at times though and slightly outdated. prevented me from failing my final exam

[Anraylal]

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[Ich · Rating 5 out of 5]

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