The Laws of Thermodynamics Were Discovered by Sadi Carnot
Sadi Carnot’s book, Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire, set the foundation for the laws of thermodynamics. Unfortunately, he was …
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It is really a great honour to live near a popular place be it a tourist destination, a historical building or an engineering marvel. But the price of …
Continue ReadingWho Invented Thermodynamics? Biography of Nicholas Leonard Sadi Carnot
The applications of the laws of thermodynamics has led to the discovery of important machines like automobile, ships, airplanes, refrigerator, …
Continue ReadingAdvanced CNC Machines
The advanced CNC machines are commonly used in present day manufacturing companies. The maximum use of the CNC machines is found in auto-industry. In …
Continue ReadingWhat is a CNC Machine?
This is the age of CNC machines, you will hardly see any machine in the big companies operated by the operator. CNC machines are operated by the …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Thermodynamic System? Types of Thermodynamic Systems
The term thermodynamic system is used frequently in the subject of thermodynamics. Let us see what thermodynamic system is and its various types.
Continue ReadingWhat is Thermodynamic Process? Types of Thermodynamic Processes
When any of the properties of the system such as temperature, pressure, volume etc change, the system is said to have undergone thermodynamic process. …
Continue ReadingHow Do Rechargeable Batteries Work? Learn About Secondary Cells, What They're Used For, Advantages & Disadvatages
You go to sleep every night for the very purpose of restoring body energy after a day’s work. But did you know that even batteries need to sleep and …
Continue ReadingTypes of Thermodynamic Systems and Important Terms Related to Thermodynamics – Part 1
Themodynamics is an important subject area studied under mechanical engineering. There are number of terms related to thermodynamics which are useful …
Continue ReadingTypes of Thermodynamic Systems and Important Terms Related to Thermodynamics – Part 2
Here are some important terms related to thermodynamics and types of thermodynamic systems.
Continue ReadingLittle Boy & Fat Man – The Bad Brethren of Nuclear Power Plant
What does a little boy have in common with a fat man? Well both of them are males you might say. But what is the similarity of both to a nuclear power …
Continue ReadingThird Law of Thermodynamics - This Less Used and Understood Law Explains What Happens at Absolute Zero Temperature
The third law of thermodynamics is least used among the three laws of thermodynamics. It says that the entropy of the pure crystal becomes zero at …
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