The textbook by Dr. G.K. Vijayaraghavan and Dr. S. Sundaravalli , published by Lakshmi Publications , is a widely used resource for undergraduate students following the Anna University syllabus.
Explores thermodynamic systems (open, closed, and isolated), properties (intensive vs. extensive), and the Zeroth Law of temperature measurement. It extensively covers the First Law of Thermodynamics
: Covers the continuum concept, thermodynamic systems, Zeroth law, and the First law applied to both closed and open systems.