Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics

by Adrian Bejan

The most up-to-date treatise on engineering thermodynamics available, incorporating the most complete compilation of original sources in print. A captivating writing style and exceptional graphics enliven the treatment, which maintains a balance between advanced analysis and thoughtful presentation of the history of ideas in this very active field. Presents the axiomatic and Gibbsian mathematical formulation of classical thermodynamics, a modern look at second law (exergy) analysis, and the latest research developments, including power generation in finite time, low temperature refrigeration, irreversible thermodynamics, and solar energy conversion. Contains many worked examples and a first-rate solutions manual.

758 pages, Hardcover

First published October 3, 1988

About the author

Adrian Bejan (MIT, 1971, 1972, 1975) is an American professor and discoverer of the constructal law of design evolution in nature. He is J. A. Jones Distinguished Professor at Duke University. He published more than 620 articles, 29 books and is in top 100 of most cited engineers in the world. He is a member of the Academy of Europe, and received 18 honorary doctorates from universities in 11 countries.

Academy of Europe:
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Constructal Law: Astrobiology Magazine
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