NETWORK THERMODYNAMICS AND ITS POSSIBLE APPLICATION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Basic principles of network thermodynamics are given within the scope of its possible application for analysis of mechanisms of complex elec trochemical processes. A relative simplicity and clearness of the bond graph method used in network thermodynamics permits a universal appro ach to different processes studied under various conditions. The metho d is modified slightly to account for specificity of electrochemical p rocesses. Some possibilities intrinsic to the formalism of network the rmodynamics are illustrated by simple examples.