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This book presents the theory of non-equilibrium thermodynamics in a pedagogical and practical way that targets engineering applications. In it, tools to take advantage of the second as well as the first law of thermodynamics are provided. The book starts by explaining how the entropy production is the cornerstone of non-equilibrium thermodynamics - the basis to describe coupled transport phenomena, which are highly relevant for several renewable energy technologies. The book also uses entropy production as the foundation for a systematic methodology to analyze and improve energy efficiency, and shows how entropy production can be used to test the consistency of transport models. The link between transport theory and energy efficiency is also shown, and the relationship to exergy analysis is demonstrated. The theory is applied using examples from practical cases like evaporation, heat exchange, reactor optimization, distillation and more. Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics for Engineering Applications may be used as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate university curricula containing thermodynamics or energy conversion issues at large, chemical and mechanical engineering, applied chemistry and applied physics.

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This book presents an introduction to Matlab for students and professionals working in the field of engineering and other scientific and technical sectors, who have an interest or need to apply Matlab as a tool for undertaking simulations and formulating solutions for the problems concerned. The presentation is highly accessible, employing a step-by-step approach in discussing selected problems: deduction of the mathematical model from the physical phenomenon, followed by analysis of the solutions with Matlab. Since a physical phenomenon takes place in space and time, the corresponding mathematical model involves partial differential equations. For this reason, the book is dedicated to numerically solving these equations with the Finite Element Method and Finite Difference Method. Throughout, the text presents numerous examples and exercises with detailed worked solutions. Matlab for Engineering is a useful desktop reference for undergraduates and scientists alike in real world problem solving. Related Link(s) Press Release — A One-Stop Guide to Using Matlab to Problem-Solve Sample Chapter(s) Preface Chapter 1: Function Files Request Inspection Copy Contents: Preface Function Files The Finite Difference Method Diffusion and Convection Introduction to the Finite Element Method Introduction to the Finite Element Method in Two Spatial Dimensions The Euler–Bernoulli Beam Bibliography Index Readership: Students of university courses on Computational Methods and Applied Mathematics for Engineering students, and Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry students. Also ideal for industry technicians and professionals interested in learning how to use Matlab.