Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

by Richard E. Sonntag, Claus Borgnakke, Gordon J. Van Wylen

Now in its seventh edition, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics continues to offer a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of classical thermodynamics, while retaining an engineering perspective. With concise, applications-oriented discussion of topics and self-test problems the text encourages students to monitor their own comprehension. The seventh edition is updated with additional examples, homework problems, and illustrations to increase student understanding.

The text lays the groundwork for subsequent studies in fields such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics, and prepares students to effectively apply thermodynamics in the practice of engineering.

Genres: Engineering, Science, Textbooks, Physics, Nonfiction, Reference, Academic

816 pages, Hardcover

Published August 26, 2002

About the author

Richard Edwin Sonntag, Ph.D., Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Michigan

Reviews

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another textbook I used to prepare for my PhD qualifier. It covers the basics in a thorough and easy to understand way, and even gets into some more advanced concepts such as thermodynamics relating to combustion—highly recommended.

[William Schram · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics" is a textbook. It goes over the ideas of thermodynamics thoroughly. Unfortunately, there isn't much to say about it. The book did a great job. It contains enough images and illustrations to engage the reader.

The book has pages that explain the symbols used and is very helpful. It contains problems to solve and practice examples to explain how to do the equations. It also has several chapters that explain efficiency and the four laws of Thermodynamics.

Finally, the book expects you to be well-versed in Calculus.

The one drawback I can see is that the edition I have is old. The copyright is from 1965.

[Shaghayegh Akhbari · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was also a university study. It wasn't my subject at all. So I'm giving it a three star. But it's a very well known book to be taught to university students. It definitely has a great value. But not my favorite topic though.

[Dr-Omar Al-Khaja · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was nice to read & explore the challenging contains, The language was a bit hard but I would recommend others to read & understand most of its theirs.

[Ava · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took years off my life, made me question my own worth daily. Ruined the inner workings of my previously perfect mind, well wrote tho

[Sunny Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found it a great book in thermodynamics. It explains the fundamental concepts in a good way. A lot of example problems helped me digest the difficult concepts and master the problem solving techniques. The arrangement of the subject matters is very organized and allowed me to follow different paths. I have it in my personal library and I use it as a reference during my research along with other great books. I recommend it anyone who is interested in this subjects as it has something to offer to everyone whether you are just starting or an expert.

[Pursouttam Ram · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book

[Anshal M · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book