CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS : THEORY AND APPLICATIONS, 1ST EDITION

Book Details

• Author: W.J. Rankin

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9780367222475

• Number of Pages: 320

• Release Date: 14-11-2019

• Language: English

About The Book

"Chemical Thermodynamics: From First Principles to Applications" by W.J. Rankin is an insightful textbook that delves deep into the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics, offering both theoretical understanding and practical applications. Designed for students and professionals in chemistry, chemical engineering, applied sciences, materials science, and metallurgy, this book explores the core concepts of thermodynamics, including internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs energy, in a way that is both accessible and engaging.

Using real-world examples, Rankin demonstrates how these thermodynamic concepts play a pivotal role in a wide array of scientific and engineering disciplines. The book emphasizes the practical utility of thermodynamics by providing worked examples and a variety of problems at the end of each chapter, ensuring that readers develop a strong grasp of key ideas. These problems are designed not only to reinforce theoretical concepts but also to show the real-world applications of thermodynamics, allowing readers to use digitized data and spreadsheets for problem-solving.

A unique aspect of the book is its focus on equilibrium composition calculations for both reactive and non-reactive systems, including the principles of Gibbs energy minimization. This hands-on approach to thermodynamics is complemented by three dedicated chapters on real-world applications, such as heat and energy aspects of processing, thermodynamics in metal production and recycling, and electrochemistry.

Rankin's work also offers insights into the intelligent use of thermodynamic software packages, although the focus remains on providing a strong theoretical foundation for understanding the science. This comprehensive resource is ideal for students in a range of disciplines, providing them with the necessary knowledge to tackle practical and theoretical thermodynamic problems.