Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes: Applications to Diffusion and Rheology Contributor(s): Kuiken, Gerard D. C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471948446 ISBN-13: 9780471948445 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $312.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 1994 Annotation: Thermodynamics of irreversible Processes provides a thorough treatment of the basic axioms of irreversible systems and deals with specific applications to diffusion of liquids and matter in flow. This volume will prove to be invaluable reading for anyone working in the field of irreversible phenomena. Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes, presents: - A lucid review of classical thermodynamics Rigorous derivations of the fundamental principles of irreversible thermodynamics In-depth studies of multicomponent diffusion, with applications to non-ideal systems Thorough treatments of relaxation phenomena and linear viscoelasticity An essential text for anyone working with irreversible thermodynamics, rheology and multi-component mixtures Thermodynamics of irreversible Processes is the first advanced text dealing with the applications of irreversible thermodynamics to multicomponent diffusion and viscoelasticity. Gerard Kuiken has written a book which will appeal to students and researchers in chemistry, chemical technology, polymer and materials science, physics and rheology. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Thermodynamics - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical |
Dewey: 536.7 |
LCCN: 94004937 |
Series: Wiley Tutorial Series in Theoretical Chemistry |
Physical Information: 1.28" H x 7.79" W x 10.03" (2.50 lbs) 458 pages |
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Publisher Description: Thermodynamics of irreversible Processes provides a thoroughtreatment of the basic axioms of irreversible systems and dealswith specific applications to diffusion of liquids and matter inflow. This volume will prove to be invaluable reading for anyoneworking in the field of irreversible phenomena. Thermodynamics ofIrreversible Processes, presents: - * A lucid review of classical thermodynamics * Rigorous derivations of the fundamental principles ofirreversible thermodynamics * In-depth studies of multicomponent diffusion, with applicationsto non-ideal systems * Thorough treatments of relaxation phenomena and linearviscoelasticity * An essential text for anyone working with irreversiblethermodynamics, rheology and multi-component mixtures Thermodynamics of irreversible Processes is the first advanced textdealing with the applications of irreversible thermodynamics tomulticomponent diffusion and viscoelasticity. Gerard Kuiken haswritten a book which will appeal to students and researchers inchemistry, chemical technology, polymer and materials science, physics and rheology. |