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Foreword 2

Thermodynamics is a universal science that is of great interest in all its applications. The premises of thermodynamics are not always easy to understand, in the eyes of students nor in those of seasoned researchers, nor are the numerous developments that result from it.

Nature is complex and the scientist must be humble with regard to what he/she sees. He/she must scrupulously observe, carefully reflect, attempt to interpret and undertake modeling, a theory which will be deemed valid only until a new observation, or a new experiment comes to question them. From this perspective, it is necessary for the educator to show conviction, insight and passion in order to best convey the thirst for effort and for accomplishing work, to promote vocations and to discover talents.

Professor Salah Belaadi has spent many years teaching thermodynamics. He has enriched his courses with many exercises entirely dedicated to understanding this science and potential applications for the industrial world. Over the years, he has been able to select the most interesting and relevant exercises. The collection he proposes today is therefore an assortment of carefully selected topics for thermodynamic reflection and culture.

I wish him the success he deserves and I hope that a very large number of readers will enjoy this content.

Dominique RICHON

Emeritus Professor at Mines ParisTech

Former director of Thermodynamics and Phases Equilibrium Laboratory