No book is perfect. Students often note two drawbacks of Gavhane:
Among the pantheon of Indian author textbooks, stands out as a savior for exam preparation. Published by Nirali Prakashan, this book bridges the gap between theoretical rigor (like Smith & Van Ness) and the numerical-heavy pattern of university exams (Pune University, SPPU, Mumbai University, and GTU). --- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2 By K.a. Gavhane