Advanced Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers

A hands-on guide to advanced thermodynamics from a chemical engineering perspective

This practical textbook provides advanced chemical engineering students with the must-have knowledge needed to apply the principles of thermodynamics to a variety of systems and problems. Written by a seasoned chemical engineering academic, the book is presented in an integrated manner and features real-world examples and problems taken from contemporary engineering.

Advanced Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers begins with discussions on the applications of classical thermodynamic principles to equations of state, non-ideal solutions, and complex physical and chemical equilibria. From there, you will get discussions on more progressive topics, including statistical thermodynamics and irreversible or non-equilibrium thermodynamics, and group-contribution methods. The book concludes with a chapter on the use of computational chemistry to calculate thermodynamic parameters.

• Contains examples of applications in different disciplines, including biology, material science, and physics
• Fills a gap in the market by addressing topics that are somewhat lacking or seldom found elsewhere
• Written by a chemical engineering educator and experienced author