Introduction about Thermodynamics and Application of Thermodynamics
Introduction about thermodynamics
Energy is the capacity to do work energy cannot be created or destroyed but only can be changed into other forms (principle of conservation of energy). Thermodynamics mainly deals with interaction between heat and work (mechanical energy) and change in the property is associated with these interactions. The interaction between heat and work are based on experimental observations which have been expressed in the form of thermodynamic laws. The first law of thermodynamics is an expression of the principle of conservation of energy the second law of thermodynamics assert that spontaneous process occur only in a particular direction and provides probability of energy transfer.
Applications of thermodynamics
Engineering thermodynamics finds applications in diverse seals ranging from household application to aircrafts important applications of thermodynamics include thermal (steam and nuclear) power plants IC engines gas turbines and jet propulsion chemical processing such as in oil refineries and direct energy conversion devices.
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