Thermodynamics Of Natural Systems

Author : Greg Anderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107175216
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics of Natural Systems written by Greg Anderson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated, this streamlined new textbook is an accessible introduction to thermodynamics for Earth and environmental scientists, emphasising real-world problems.

Author : Gregor Munro Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780511567872
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics of Natural Systems written by Gregor Munro Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and the transfer of energy between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This new edition provides a relatively advanced treatment of the subject, specifically tailored for the interests of the Earth sciences. The first four chapters explain all necessary concepts, using a simple graphical approach. Throughout the rest of the book the author emphasizes the use of thermodynamics to construct mathematical simulations of real systems. This helps to make the many abstract concepts acceptable. Many computer programs are mentioned and used throughout the text, especially SUPCRT92, a widely used source of thermodynamic data. An associated website includes links to useful information sites and computer programs and problem sets. Building on the more elementary material in the first edition, this textbook will be ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology, geochemistry, geophysics and environmental science.

Author : G.M. Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics of Natural Systems: Theory and Applications in Geochemistry and Environmental Science written by G.M. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : G. M. Anderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139446290
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics of Natural Systems written by G. M. Anderson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-28 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and the transfer of energy between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This edition provides a relatively advanced treatment of the subject, specifically tailored for the interests of the Earth sciences. The first four chapters explain all necessary concepts, using a simple graphical approach. Throughout the rest of the book the author emphasizes the use of thermodynamics to construct mathematical simulations of real systems. This helps to make the many abstract concepts acceptable. Many computer programs are mentioned and used throughout the text, especially SUPCRT92, a widely used source of thermodynamic data. An associated website includes links to useful information sites and computer programs and problem sets. Building on the more elementary material in the first edition, this textbook will be ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in geology, geochemistry, geophysics and environmental science.

Author : Greg Anderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316802973
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics of Natural Systems written by Greg Anderson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and energy transfers between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This new edition provides an accessible introduction to the subject, specifically tailored to the interests of Earth and environmental science students. Beginning at an elementary level, the first four chapters explain all necessary concepts via a simple graphical approach. Throughout the rest of the book, the author emphasizes the importance of field observations and demonstrates that, despite being derived from idealized circumstances, thermodynamics is crucial to understanding ore formation, acid mine drainage, and other real-world geochemical and geophysical problems. Exercises now follow each chapter, with answers provided at the end of the book. An associated website includes extra chapters and password-protected answers to additional problems. This textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying geochemistry and environmental science.

Author : Axel Kleidon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540224952
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and the Production of Entropy written by Axel Kleidon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-11-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume studies the application of concepts from non-equilibrium thermodynamics to a variety of research topics. Emphasis is on the Maximum Entropy Production (MEP) principle and applications to Geosphere-Biosphere couplings. Written by leading researchers from a wide range of backgrounds, the book presents a first coherent account of an emerging field at the interface of thermodynamics, geophysics and life sciences.

Author : Eric D. Schneider
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226739368
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Into the Cool written by Eric D. Schneider and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors look to the laws of thermodynamics for answers to the questions of evolution, ecology, economics, and even life's origin.

Author : Yasar Demirel
Publisher : Newnes
ISBN 13 : 0444595813
Total Pages : 787 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics written by Yasar Demirel and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural phenomena consist of simultaneously occurring transport processes and chemical reactions. These processes may interact with each other and may lead to self-organized structures, fluctuations, instabilities, and evolutionary systems. Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics, Third Edition emphasizes the unifying role of thermodynamics in analyzing the natural phenomena. This third edition updates and expands on the first and second editions by focusing on the general balance equations for coupled processes of physical, chemical, and biological systems. The new edition contains a new chapter on stochastic approaches to include the statistical thermodynamics, mesoscopic nonequilibrium thermodynamics, fluctuation theory, information theory, and modeling the coupled biochemical systems in thermodynamic analysis. This new addition also comes with more examples and practice problems. Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts A useful text for seniors and graduate students from diverse engineering and science programs to analyze some nonequilibrium, coupled, evolutionary, stochastic, and dissipative processes Highlights fundamentals of equilibrium thermodynamics, transport processes and chemical reactions Expands the theory of nonequilibrium thermodynamics and its use in coupled transport processes and chemical reactions in physical, chemical, and biological systems Presents a unified analysis for transport and rate processes in various time and space scales Discusses stochastic approaches in thermodynamic analysis including fluctuation and information theories Has 198 fully solved examples and 287 practice problems An Instructor Resource containing the Solution Manual can be obtained from the author: [email protected]

Author : Daniel A. Vallero
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128219440
Total Pages : 706 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Systems Science written by Daniel A. Vallero and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Systems Science: Theory and Practical Applications looks at pollution and environmental quality from a systems perspective. Credible human and ecological risk estimation and prediction methods are described, including life cycle assessment, feasibility studies, pollution control decision tools, and approaches to determine adverse outcome pathways, fate and transport, sampling and analysis, and cost-effectiveness. The book brings translational science to environmental quality, applying groundbreaking methodologies like informatics, data mining, and applications of secondary data systems. Multiple human and ecological variables are introduced and integrated to support calculations that aid environmental and public health decision making. The book bridges the perspectives of scientists, engineers, and other professionals working in numerous environmental and public health fields addressing problems like toxic substances, deforestation, climate change, and loss of biological diversity, recommending sustainable solutions to these and other seemingly intractable environmental problems. The causal agents discussed include physical, chemical, and biological agents, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus), and other emerging contaminants. Provides an optimistic and interdisciplinary approach, underpinned by scientific first principles and theory to evaluate pollutant sources and sinks, applying biochemodynamic methods, measurements and models Deconstructs prior initiatives in environmental assessment and management using an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate what has worked and why Lays out a holistic understanding of the real impact of human activities on the current state of pollution, linking the physical sciences and engineering with socioeconomic, cultural perspectives, and environmental justice Takes a life cycle view of human and ecological systems, from the molecular to the planetary scale, integrating theories and tools from various disciplines to assess the current and projected states of environmental quality Explains the elements of risk, reliability and resilience of built and natural systems, including discussions of toxicology, sustainability, and human-pollutant interactions based on spatial, biological, and human activity information, i.e. the exposome

Author : Trevor M. Letcher
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080481036
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thermodynamics, Solubility and Environmental Issues written by Trevor M. Letcher and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-04-20 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental problems are becoming an important aspect of our lives as industries grow apace with populations throughout the world. Thermodynamics, Solubility and Environmental Issues highlights some of the problems and shows how chemistry can help to reduce these them. The unifying theme is Solubility – the most basic and important of thermodynamic properties. This informative book looks at the importance and applications of solubility and thermodynamics, in understanding and in reducing chemical pollution in the environment. Written by experts in their respective fields and representing the latest findings in this very important and broad area. A collection of twenty-five chapters cover a wide range of topics including; mining, polymer manufacture and applications, radioactive wastes, industries in general, agro-chemicals, soil pollution and biology, together with the basic theory and recent developments in the modelling of environmental pollutants. Latest research into solving some of the most important environmental problems Covering new technologies, new chemicals and new processes eg, biodegradable polymers, ionic liquids and green chemistry Contains the basic theories and underlying importance of solubility