Applications of Thermodynamics Laws. Carnot, Stirling, Ericsson, Diesel cycles
Thermodynamics is considered to be one of the most important parts of our daily life. Whether you are travelling in any vehicle, sitting comfortably …
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Equation of State in Thermodynamics
Is there really a connection between Sherlock Holmes, cryptography, thermodynamics, and the meaning of the term “equation of state”? This …
Continue ReadingBasic Introduction to the Triple Point for Water
Can water really exist in a form that is a liquid, steam, and ice all at once? And how is this feature useful in the creation of thermometers? The …
Continue ReadingIntroduction to the Thermal Properties of Water
Why do icebergs float in water? Why do pipes burst in the winter? How is it that life can exist in arctic seas? The answers lie in the thermal …
Continue ReadingIntroduction to Thermal Expansion
Have you ever wondered why you can loosen the metal lid of a jar by applying hot water? The answer involves a special thermodynamic property of solids …
Continue ReadingWhat is Thermodynamic Equilibrium?
The two systems are said to be in thermodynamic equilibrium with each other when they are in mechanical, chemical and thermal equilibrium with each …
Continue ReadingThe Principle of Increase of Entropy. Why the Entropy of Universe Increases? Why Entopy of the Universe never Reduces? What is Entropy?
The entropy of the system never reduces. In the ideal process it can remain remain constant, but in actual process the entropy of system and universe …
Continue ReadingWhat are Reversible and Irreversible Processes in Thermodynamics?
There are two main types of thermodynamic processes: the reversible and irreversible. The reversible process is the ideal process which never occurs, …
Continue ReadingWhat is Entropy? What is thermodynamic entropy?
The term entropy was first used by Rudolf Clausius to state the second law of thermodynamics. Though entropy is a simple term, many people find it …
Continue ReadingWhat is Thermodynamic Reversed Heat Engine? What is Reversed Carnot Cycle? What is Reversed Heat Engine?
The reversed heat engine works on the principle of reversed Carnot cycle. The heat engine produces work by absorbing heat from source and liberating …
Continue ReadingDifferent Statements of Second Law of Thermodynamics, Kelvin-Planck statement of second law of thermodynamics and Clausius statement of second law of thermodynamics.
The findings on second law of thermodynamics by Carnot were further bolstered by the research carried out by a number of scientists. Two other …
Continue ReadingApplications of Second Law of Thermodynamics
The second law of thermodynamics is considered to be the most fundamental law of science. It explains not only the working of engines, refrigerators …
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