Carnot theorem Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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This document contains definitions that cover the subject of Thermodynamics to assist you in understanding many diverse concepts related to the subject for your studying success. This document contains definitions that focus on Thermodynamics designed to help you gain knowledge in learning precise meanings and foster an understanding of the definitions. Learning these definitions will help you provide clarity.

Topics covered: SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS - Definitions - Intro to heat engines (direct & reversed) - Calculating performances (efficiency, COPs) REVERSIBILITY - What is a reversible process? - Reasons behind irreversibility - Efficiency of reversible heat engine ENTROPY - Basic expression - Property: point function - Planck & Clausius Statement - Why two adiabatic processes cannot intersect in a cycle - Clausius Theorem (proof) - Clausius Inequality (proof) - Change in entropy expression...

This covers very basic concepts of thermodynamics. Zeroth law , first law , and second law of thermodynamics are presented in the simplest form. Concept of heat engine, refrigerator and Carnot engine is also briefed.