The text teaches thermodynamics in a logical and approachable manner and in the context of modern process industries. It specifically targets keystone concepts that impede students if they do not rapidly gain comprehension and provides many worked examples. The text recognises the will of accrediting institutions (ICE and AIChE) that safety and design are covered in courses. Thus, each chapter has a design exercise, which are performed in common process simulation software like Aspen HYSYS and Honeywell UniSim. It also develops soft skills of engineering communication alongside the technical material, by for example suggesting exercises involving consultancy situations.