Thermodynamics – Complete Textbook for GATE, PSU with Rohit Kumar Yadav

🔥 Master Engineering Thermodynamics from Fundamentals to Practical Applications

The ChemicalWala Engineering Thermodynamics textbook is a structured learning resource developed for Chemical Engineering students, GATE and PSU aspirants, Process Engineers and candidates preparing for technical interviews.

The book explains thermodynamic principles using clear theory, properly formatted equations, step-by-step derivations, solved numerical problems and practical engineering applications.

📚 Major Topics Covered

• Thermodynamic systems, properties and equilibrium

• State, process, path and cycle

• Zeroth Law and temperature measurement

• Work, heat and energy interactions

• First Law of Thermodynamics

• Closed-system energy analysis

• Steady-flow energy equation

• Nozzles, diffusers, turbines and compressors

• Pumps, throttling valves and heat exchangers

• Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps

• Carnot cycle and thermodynamic efficiency

• Entropy and entropy-generation analysis

• Availability, exergy and irreversibility

• Thermodynamic property relations

• Maxwell relations and residual properties

• Equations of state and real-gas behaviour

• Vapour–liquid equilibrium fundamentals

• Power and refrigeration cycles

• Chemical-reaction equilibrium

• Practical process-engineering applications

✅ What Makes This Book Valuable?

• Concepts explained from basic to advanced level

• Professional textbook-style equations and derivations

• Step-by-step solved numerical problems

• Clear diagrams, tables and engineering illustrations

• Practical examples from process industries

• Key Concept and Engineering Note sections

• Common Mistake alerts

• Quick-revision formula summaries

• GATE and PSU-oriented practice questions

• Process-engineering interview questions

• Useful for academic study and professional revision

📦 What You Will Receive

• Complete Engineering Thermodynamics digital textbook

• Organised chapters with a detailed index

• Conceptual explanations and derivations

• Solved examples with structured solutions

• Formula banks and quick-revision material

• Practice questions for exams and interviews

🎯 Suitable For

• Chemical Engineering students

• GATE and PSU aspirants

• Process and Production Engineers

• Graduate Engineer Trainees

• Technical-interview candidates

• Engineering faculty and working professionals

💡 Learn the Concepts—Don’t Just Memorise the Formulas

This textbook helps readers understand why thermodynamic equations work, where they apply and how they are used in real engineering systems. It connects academic fundamentals with equipment such as turbines, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, reactors and refrigeration systems.

⚠️ Educational Disclaimer

This textbook is intended for education, examination preparation and professional learning. Industrial calculations and design decisions must be verified using approved project data, applicable codes, recognised reference standards and qualified engineering review.