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Understanding Thermodynamics Basics

Thermodynamics is the study of energy and heat transformation, focusing on the quantitative analysis of machines and processes. Its objectives include improving efficiency, reducing pollution, and researching alternative energy sources. The document distinguishes thermodynamics from heat transfer, emphasizing that thermodynamics examines equilibrium conditions.

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Understanding Thermodynamics Basics

Thermodynamics is the study of energy and heat transformation, focusing on the quantitative analysis of machines and processes. Its objectives include improving efficiency, reducing pollution, and researching alternative energy sources. The document distinguishes thermodynamics from heat transfer, emphasizing that thermodynamics examines equilibrium conditions.

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​ APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BY EASTOP &


McConkey.
2.​ THERMODYNAMICS BY James [Link] & Wilton [Link]
3.​ THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES AND TABLES BY Rogers and Mayhew
THERMODYNAMICS.
Thermodynamics is the study of energy and heat transformation. Most studies of
thermodynamics are primarily concerned with heat and work. Thermodynamics study includes
quantitative analysis of machines and processes for transformation of energy and between work
and heat.
In classical thermodynamics, a macroscopic viewpoint is taken regarding such matters. The
term "Thermodynamics" was first introduced in "1849". The term comes from greek words,
"Thermos" (heat) and "dynamics" (power).

OBJECTIVES OF THERMODYNAMICS.
a.​ Improvement of efficiency processes.
b.​ Making the processes more non-polluting and environmentally friendly.
c.​ Study and research regarding alternative energy sources or transformative methods.
NOTE: There is a difference between Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.
Heat transfer deals with the rate of transformation of energy from one form to another, but
thermodynamics studies the equilibrium condition and change of that equilibrium condition to
another equilibrium condition.

QUIZ 1.
1.​ What is Thermodynamics?
2.​ What is Heat Transfer?
3.​ When was the term "Thermodynamics" birthed?

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