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 | | Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics, 2nd Edition by Adrian Bejan ISBN-10: 9780471148807 ISBN-10: 0-471-14880-6 ISBN-13: 9780471148807 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-14880-7 Hardcover 1997-10-02 Wiley-Interscience Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Since its publication almost a decade ago, Adrian Bejan's Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics has established itself as the definitive modern treatment of this challenging subject. Now the Second Edition brings this important work fully up to date with current analyses and practices, and explores uncharted territory along the promising frontier of contemporary research. Grounded in the axiomatic formulation and Gibbsian analytical structure of classical thermodynamics, this revised volume offers an incisive examination of the history, concepts, and language of thermodynamics. Readers will find a clear review of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, along with enhanced material on exergy analysis methods, entropy generation minimization, and related design applications. The Second Edition takes an in-depth look at the latest developments in the field in areas such as power generation, solar energy, low-temperature refrigeration, air conditioning, and thermal design. Bridging the gap between physics and biology, this book, for the first time, provides a fascinating introduction to the constructal theory of macroscopic organization in nature, extending thermodynamics into the realm of naturally organized systems. Geometric shape and structure are deduced from a single principle of thermodynamic optimization. Complete with original problems, worked-out examples, exceptional graphics, and hundreds of references throughout, Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition is the ideal cutting-edge reference for today's professional engineers and researchers as well as a superb resource for advanced engineering students. Praise for the First Edition: "Demonstrates that engineering thermodynamics is still an active research field . . . will be valuable to all those seeking a deeper understanding of thermodynamic systems." âASLIB Book List "Strikes a balance between the latest developments in the field and the 'classical' approach to the study of thermodynamics." âEngineering Societies Library Incomparable coverage of engineering thermodynamicsâin a brand-new, up-to-date edition . . .The first edition of Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics broke fresh ground with its engaging treatment of key topics in thermal engineering. Now, building on the success of its predecessor, this Second Edition balances a detailed examination of the history, concepts, and language of classical thermodynamics with state-of-the-art coverage of the latest developments in analysis and practice. In addition to cutting-edge material on contemporary research areas such as entropy generation minimization and the constructal theory of organization in nature, readers of the Second Edition will find:
Moving effortlessly between analysis and essay, this revised edition of Adrian Bejan's trailblazing work will inspire a new generation of researchers and students in all areas of engineering. | ||
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A must-read in the field This book is truly engaging and many chapters are simply memorable. Unlike many similarly hefty texts, this new edition of Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics gives a lucid, informative and insightful approach to the laws of thermodynamics and their real-world applications. Moreover, it also reports on the latest advances made based on the author's constructal theory. The text flows smoothly, with excellent illustrations and has been meticulously proofread, a credit to both Dr. Bejan and his editors. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this 3rd edition of Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics; therefore, I can most sincerely recommend it. In summary: a must-read in the field for university students and scientific researchers alike. | ||
Bejan's AET - 3rd Ed. Bejan's AET book offers a unique, clear and straightforward exposure to classical thermodynamics. The book neatly dissects the most fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, while covering total flow exergy, restricted dead state and unconstrained equilibrium state, heat transfer, fluid flow and chemical irreversibilities, thermodynamic optimization, irreversibility distribution ratio, lost exergy, EGM, etc, from a fundamental and applied stand point (e.g., power generation, solar power, low temperature refrigeration). Chapter 13 also brings the latest developments in Constructal Theory. I strongly recommend this book to grad and undergrad students interested in advanced, yet accessible, thermodynamics. | ||
About "Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics" by A. Bejan « Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics » by A. Bejan is an astonishing construction of classical thermodynamics and of high-level recent developments such as entropy generation minimisation and the constructal theory. This book can be used either by engineering students or by confirmed researchers belonging to a wide range of fields such as thermodynamics of course but also, more generally, physics. The remarkable historical dimension of the book concerning the emergence and the evolution of thermodynamics as a science has to be noticed. By covering the phenomenon of geometry generation in all physics, Bejan's "constructal" contribution to thermodynamics and to science is becoming irreversible! | ||
A must have book for Engineering Thermodynamics The third edition of this book provides complete detail of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, including detail perspectives of their historical foundation. It also provides a complete course in advanced engineering thermodynamics in the area of entropy generation minimization, destruction of available work etc., as well as introducing the emerging area of constructal law of configuration generation, a new law of physics. In fact, this book bridges the gap between the old thermodynamics and the new way of thinking (Constructal law) that makes thermodynamics very interesting. Having used this book as a graduate student, I strongly recommend this book. It is a must have book for all engineers in the area of thermal sciences. | ||
New way of thinking Thermodynamics! "This is a very new way of thinking thermodynamics! It bridges the "old Thermodynamics" based on the three well-known laws with brand new developments that encompass generation of structure in flow systems for which the "Constructal Law" provides a sound basis. It invites the reader to a new vision, and to challenging new ways of thinking old problems! The real world is out of equilibrium, develops structure and morphs in time. At every chapter the reader is defied to see real problems with an open-mind though by the eyes of the engineer. I strongly recommended it to my students!" | ||