Applied Thermodynamics (International Encyclopaedia of Applied Science and Technology: Series)

This publication provides an introduction to applied applied thermodynamics, its fields and thermochemistry. Focus lies on equilibrium, non-equilibrium and maximum entropy thermodynamics. Areas such as social and quantum thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and thermoeconomics are covered. Themes like thermodynamic limit, thermodynamic square and thermodynamic state and thermogravimetric analysis are discussed. Special focus lies on thermodynamic diagrams, temperature and history of thermodynamics. Contents: Introduction to Applied Thermodynamics; Applied Fields of Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry; Focus on Equilibrium, Non-Equilibrium and Maximum Entropy Thermodynamics; Focus on Thermal and Statistical Physics and Its Relevance to Applied Thermodynamics; Social and Quantum Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics and Thermoeconomics; Thermal Fluids, Laws of Thermodynamics and Thermo-Dielectric Effect; Thermodynamic Limit, Square and State, Heat Death Paradox, Reaction Control and Thermogravimetric Analysis; Thermophotovoltaic, Work Thermodynamics, Thermodynamic Free Energy and Entropy; Thermal Bath Thermodynamics, Thermalization, State of Matter and Thermodynamic Equilibrium; Thermodynamic Instruments, Isochoric Isenthalpic, Quasistatic, Reversible, Irreversible and Endoreversible Process; Focus on Heat Engine, Heat Pump and Refrigeration Cycle and Its Relevance to Applied Thermodynamics; Focus on Thermodynamic Diagrams, Temperature and History of Thermodynamics; Focus on Select Scientists of Applied Thermodynamics.