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 | | Thermodynamics: Principles and Practices by Michel A. Saad ISBN-10: 9780134905259 ISBN-10: 0-13-490525-3 ISBN-13: 9780134905259 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-490525-9 Paperback 1997-01-16 Prentice Hall Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Increasing the depth and breadth of understanding of thermodynamics, this book offers a coherent and comprehensive introductory treatment of the principles and practices of thermodynamics and integrates numerous illustrative examples to fortify material throughout. Considers statistical thermodynamics, addressing a variety of current and future engineering applications, and providing the methodology used in the field. Acquaints readers with the language and fundamental principles of thermodynamics. Analyzes nonreacting and reactive gas mixtures, with probing discussions on internal energy, enthalpy, specific heats and entropy, as well as stoichiometry and the chemical reactions, and chemical affinity. | ||
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An unfortunate student here Well, I had the great luck of being assigned this book for class. The thing is, my thermo teacher assigned this book because students couldn't find a solutions manual to it. Anyway, this book is completely useless. For any useful information I have to resort to my Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences book from Cengel and Turner. Formulas in Saad's book magically appear out of nothing. The examples suck hard. The text is worthless. I am just glad I bought it used online. I feel sorry for any student who purchased the paperback version in our bookstore for $118. Hmmm.. from all the 1-star reviews here I think a uniform opinion has been established. | ||
I too have been saadomized... I too have had the misfortune of being assigned reading and assignments from this text. Dr. Saad is touted as quite a genius when it comes to thermodynamics, but his treatment of it is not reasonable for the undergraduate level. Giving this textbook to someone who has never studied thermodynamics will only confuse and frustrate them. It's likely that Santa Clara is the only school still using this text and if so, why? For what those kids are paying, they can do a lot better. | ||
Reading this book is torture The examples within this book are no aid in solving thermodynamic problems in an instructor's class or in real life. Far too much weight is given in producing complex theorem derivations instead of towards practical application of thermodynamics leaving the reader confused as to the actual use of thermodynamics. Using this book as part of my instruction in Engineering left me feeling disappointed and bitter. Having had Dr. Saad as an instructor, I know he is brilliant man, having been in the field of thermodynamics for over 30 years. Fellow collegues throughout the valley will vouch for his excellent reputation as their teacher in the past. It is a pity that this current edition of the textbook does not reflect this and will turn away more students from engineering than welcome. | ||
good kindling material If you are having trouble getting a fire going, and you were stupid enough to have bought this book and kept it then may I suggest you use it for kindling material.(Note: I don't endorse burning books) Although the author may have good intentions, good intentions don't make a good textbook as this one is the most indecipherable I have ever read. I feel your pain fellow reader. My advice to you is to try and unload this book on some unsuspecting fool that you don't like. | ||
The Saadomizer I'd like to comment on the concept of entropy. BAH. Peace out, The Saadomized. | ||