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LEC 1
THERMODYNAMIC SYSTEMS AND
WORKING SUBSTANCE
COVERAGE
01 Definition of Thermodynamics
06 Working Substance
DEFINITION OF THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics is the science that is devoted to
understanding energy in all its forms, such as mechanical,
electrical, chemical, and how energy changes forms, e.g. the
transformation of chemical energy into thermal energy, for
instance.
declining supplies of
1st energy resources burgeoning
effects of global
3st population
2st climate change
How does thermodynamics come into play?
Developing more
Using fossil fuels energy-efficient
more effectively 1 3 transportation systems,
buildings, and
industrial practices.
Advancing renewable
Mitigating global
energy technologies
2 4 climate change, air
pollution, and water
pollution.
Selected areas of Application of Thermodynamics
1. Aircraft and rocket propulsion 6. Combustion systems
2. Alternative energy systems 7. Compressors, pumps
Fuel cells 8. Cooling of electronic equipment
Geothermal systems 9. Cryogenic systems, gas separation, and
Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) converters liquefaction
Ocean thermal, wave, and tidal power 10. Fossil and nuclear-fueled power stations
Solar-activated heating, cooling, and power 11. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning
Thermoelectric and thermionic devices systems (HVAC)
Wind turbines 12. Absorption refrigeration and heat pumps
3. Automobile engines 13. Vapor-compression refrigeration and heat
4. Bioengineering applications pumps
5. Biomedical applications 14. Steam and gas turbines
15. Power production
16. Propulsion
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Second Law of
Thermodynamics
Third Law of
Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law of
Thermodynamics
Approaches in the study of thermodynamics
Classical Statistical
Thermodynamics Thermodynamics
Also known as Also known as microscopic
approach. Characterized by
macroscopic statistical means the average
approach, allows behavior of the particles
important aspects of making up a system of
system behavior to interest and relate this
be evaluated information to the observed
macroscopic behavior of the
from observations of system.
the overall system.
Thermodynamic Systems
and surroundings
Subcategories:
Pure Substance – Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium, Hydrogen, etc.
Mixtures – Air
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Properties and State of a Substance