Features:

• Complements classical coverage with statistical thermo material.
• Considers statistical thermodynamics, addressing a variety of current and future engineering applications, and providing the methodology used in the field.
• Clarifies and reinforces the intimate connection between kinetic theory and thermodynamics.
• Acquaints students with the language and fundamental principles of thermodynamics.
• Thoroughly examines thermodynamic properties and their relations, and devotes considerable attention to cycle applications.
• 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.
• Explores advanced energy systems and innovative methods of energy utilization.
• Gives all dimensional quantities in SI units.