Core ideas
Build the model
01
state variables and equilibrium.
02
first-law energy balances.
03
entropy, efficiency and cycles.
Engineering bridge
Where it is used
- thermodynamics
- heat and mass transfer
Opening Lilerno
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physics.thermodynamics · 05 · thermal
Thermodynamics accounts for energy, work, heat and direction of processes.
Learning outcome: State a system boundary and use the first and second laws with a clear sign convention.
Core ideas
state variables and equilibrium.
first-law energy balances.
entropy, efficiency and cycles.
Engineering bridge
Original Lilerno structure and wording. Visuals are conceptual, inputs are not a design specification, and practical work requires appropriate supervision.