# Engineering Thermodynamics

- By: Olivier Cleynen
- Publisher: Olivier Cleynen
- Source: [Open Textbook Library](https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/engineering-thermodynamics)
- Licence: Attribution-ShareAlike
- PDF: https://thermodynamicsbook.com/

This textbook offers a clear, progressive introduction to thermodynamics, tailored for university students and future engineers eager to understand the physical principles behind engines and refrigeration systems. With 59 fully-commented, step-by-step calculation examples and 96 problems with solutions, this book equips readers to tackle engineering challenges with confidence. Alongside rigorous analysis, it weaves in historical insights and scientific context — connecting core ideas to their origins and their technological impact.