A Glimpse of Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena

Thermodynamics is a funny subject. The first time you go through it, you don t understand it at all. The second time you go through it, you think you understand it, except for one or two small points. The third time you go through it, you know you don t understand it, but by that time you are so used to it, it doesn t bother you anymore. 

A theory is the more impressive the greater the simplicity of its premises, the more different kinds of things it relates, and the more extended its area of applicability. Therefore the deep impression that classical thermodynamics made upon me. It is the only physical theory of universal content which I am convinced will never be overthrown, within the framework of applicability of its basic concepts. 

The second law of thermodynamics is the most metaphysical laws of physics since it points out without interposing symbols, without artificial devices of measurements, the direction in which the world is going. 

In this chapter, you wiU become familiarized with thermodynamics and transport phenomena concepts. In addition, you will be able to carry out some simple calculations, but most importantly, you will understand the language of chemical and bioprocess engineering. 

Simpson and S.K. Sastry, Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering Fundamental Concepts for First-Year Students, DOI 10.1007/978-l-4614-9126-2 6, 

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