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An up-to-date introduction to applied thermodynamics, this book will help readers master the fundamentals of applied thermodynamics as practiced today: with a molecular perspective and extensive use of process simulation. The book presents extensive practical examples throughout and makes extensive use of models and equations that may be worked with low-cost calculators and spreadsheet software…. More >>
Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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#1 by Anonymous on March 30, 2010 - 12:17 pm
I bought this book a few weeks ago thinking that it will give me a good base to begin my first thermo course next year. I was so lost and confused by the book that I immediately sought help, and my tutor told me that I had completely wasted my money. If you are someone who has never done thermo before, like myself, save your money for something more useful: there is nothing introductory about this text. Try checking out Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach by Boles (a MUCH better introductory text-book).
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on March 30, 2010 - 1:38 pm
I AM JUST ABOUT TO COMPLETE AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE INTHERMODYNAMICS TAUGHT BY DR. ELLIOT. I THOUGHT THAT THIS BOOK REALLYMADE YOU WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE VARIOUS PROCESSES AND EQUATIONS. THAT IS A GOOD THING CONSIDERING THAT WE ARE NOT JUST LESSON LEARNERS BUT ENGINEERS. AND THAT BEGS THE QUESTION WHAT ARE ENGINEERS? THEY ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS THAT SHOULD NOT BE SPOON FED. IF YOU NEED TO BE SPOON FED ENGINEERING IS NOT FOR YOU. WHICH IS FINE. THE BOOK OVERALL HAD A GOOD PACE TO IT AND SHOWED A LOT OF SAMPLE PROBLEMS RELATED TO ACTUAL PROCESSES. OVERALL IT IS A GOOD REFERENCE BOOK THAT I WILL USE IN MY FUTURE CAREER I AM SURE.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on March 30, 2010 - 3:56 pm
I think the text was pretty good; it made you consult references frequently, and that is a necessary skill to have as an engineer. As an engineer you have to know how to pick up theory and put it to use quickly. The problems were rough and time consuming, but that’s because no problems in engineering are easy! When completed, though, you are satisfied. To the last guy: “physics” is the one major that can do anything! Everything in science is either physics or bug collecting, whether you like it or not
But, engineering is more marketable.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by S. Gonzalez on March 30, 2010 - 6:54 pm
It was great… I order a newer book with expideted shiping. Guess what IT DID NOT ARRIVE. So this was a little damage in the cover arrive promptly and was my best choice. The book was in better conditions of what I expected.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on March 30, 2010 - 9:12 pm
Having just completed Elliot’s introductory thermodynamics course at the University of Akron with the pre-published version of this book, I would have to point out that several of the concepts introduced after chapter 4 are vaguely explained. I say this because several other books had to be used to gain a full understanding of the concepts. The example problems are another area of major concern throughout the entire book. The example problems often have several crucial steps skipped and offer a poor correlation between the homework problems at the end of the chapters. This is not to mention the numerous errors still found in the solutions of the sample problems.
Rating: 1 / 5