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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

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Lecture Notes On Thermodynamics by Joseph M. Powers

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