This book begins with primary concepts of atomic and molecular structure and of how atoms, molecules and bulk matter store and exchange energy. In the next stage, the macroscopic properties of energy and entropy, and of the constitutive properties of heat capacities are examined. From these, the concept of thermodynamic efficiency is developed. Then the notions of thermodynamic potentials and availability are introduced. With this set of concepts, the analysis of efficient energy use is presented.
- ISBN13 9789810206796
- Publish Date 1 October 1991 (first published 1 January 1991)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 July 2009
- Publish Country SG
- Imprint World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 232
- Language English
- URL https://worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/1188