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Lecture Notes On Thermodynamics by Joseph M. Powers

The objective of this course note is to survey practical and theoretical problems in classical thermodynamics. Topics covered includes: Thermodynamic system and control volume, Properties and state of a substance, Properties of a pure substance, Work and heat, The first law of thermodynamics, First law analysis for a control volume, The second law of thermodynamics, Entropy, Second law analysis for a control volume, Cycles, Mathematical foundations.

Author(s): Joseph M. Powers

383 Pages

Thermodynamics is the study of how heat moves around in macroscopic objects. The contents of this book include: Basics of Thermodynamics, Introduction, The zeroth law of Thermodynamics, The first law of Thermodynamics, Thermodynamical processes, Carnot engine, The second law of Thermodynamics, Practical Thermodynamics , free energy, Statistical Mechanics of Simple Systems, Paramagnetic solid, Simple harmonic oscillators, Polyatomic ideal gases, Thermodynamics of Radiation, Thermodynamics of Real Gases.

Author(s): Julien Devriendt, University of Oxford

130 Pages

Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics

This note covers the following topics: Thermal Sciences, Dimensions and Units, Thermodynamic Systems, Thermodynamic Properties of Systems, Pressure, Temperature, State and Equilibrium, Thermodynamic Processes, Pure Substances , Calculation of the Stored Energy, Specific Heats: Ideal Gases, Solids and Liquids, First Law of Thermodynamics, Control Volume, Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Gibb�s Equation, Reversible Process, The Carnot Cycle, Cylindrical Systems, Transient Heat Conduction, Heisler Charts, Natural Convection, Radiation Heat Transfer.

Author(s): University of Waterloo

85 Pages

Environmental Thermodynamics Lecture Notes

This note covers the following topics: Based on the basic principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, analysis on the refrigeration system and air-conditioning system will be practiced. Topics covered includes: Basic of thermodynamic cycle, Compressor, Heat Exchanger, Expansion devices, Absorbing refrigerating system, Heat pump, coolant, cooling system, App, Cooling load, Design of air conditioning system, Energy and Environment, Air cleaning, Alternative Energy.

Author(s): Prof. Kim Min Soo

NA Pages

Thermodynamics Interaction Studies Solids, Liquids and Gases

Thermodynamics is the branch of science concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work. Being concentrated on a wide range of applications of thermodynamics, this book gathers a series of contributions by the finest scientists in the world, gathered in an orderly manner. It can be used in post-graduate courses for students and as a reference book, as it is written in a language pleasing to the reader.

Author(s): Juan Carlos Moreno-Pirajan

NA Pages

Basic Principles of Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics [PDF 35p]

This note covers the following topics: Thermodynamic and Non-Thermodynamic Properties, Microstates and Thermodynamic States, Concept of Energy, Microstate Driving Forces, Thermodynamic Driving Forces, Intensive and Extensive Propertie, The Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat and Thermal Energy, Entropy, Energy Transport by Mass Transfer, The Chemical Potential, Second Law and Molecular Behavior, Localized and Non-Localized Systems, Probability and The Second Law, Concepts of Order and Disorder, Entropy and the Second Law, Partial and Complete Equilibrium States.

Author(s): Thomas W. Leland

33 Pages

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Lecture Notes On Thermodynamics by Joseph M. Powers

Lecture Notes On Thermodynamics by Joseph M. Powers

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