First-4th eds. under title: Fundamentals of classical thermodynamics / Gordon J. Van Wylen.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 773) and index.

1. Some Introductory Comments.2. Some Concepts and Definitions.3. Properties of a Pure Substance.4. Work and Heat.5. The First Law of Thermodynamics.6. First Law Analysis for a Control Volume.7. The Second Law of Thermodynamics.8. Entropy.9. Second Law Analysis for a Control Volume.10. Irreversibility and Availability.11. Power and Refrigeration Systems.12. Gas Mixtures.13. Thermodynamic Relations.14. Chemical Reactions.15. Introduction to Phase and Chemical Equilibrium.16. Compressible Flow.Contents of Appendix.Appendix A: SI Units: Single State Properties.Appendix B: SI Units: Thermodynamic Tables.Appendix C: Ideal Gas Specific Heat.Appendix D: Equations of State.Appendix E: Figures.Appendix F: English Unit Tables.Answers to Selected Problems.Index.

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