The simple system in Figure 1 shows the application of the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The compressor (A) adds energy to the refrigerant, and it becomes hot, just the way a hand operated tire pump ...
Classical and statistical thermodynamics; entropy and energy functions in liquid and solid solutions and their applications to phase equilibria. Lectures, problem solving. A student who has completed ...
Hot and cold are a matter of perception. Learn how heat works, how to avoid it, and—more interesting—how to use it to your advantage. Understanding heat means understanding energy. Conservation of ...