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Glossary of thermodynamics: internal energy (U, J) is the total energy of the system. It contains the translational, rotational, vibrational, electronic, and nuclear energies and the energies due to intermolecular interactions. Its absolute value is unknown, its change is defined by the first law of thermodynamics. It is a state… |
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Introduction to thermodynamics 1.1 What is thermodynamics? |
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Review of Thermodynamics Equilibrium thermodynamics is the branch of physics which studies the equilibrium properties of bulk matter using macroscopic variables. The strength of the discipline is its ability to derive general relationships based upon a few fundamental postulates and a relatively small amount of empirical … |
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International System of Units Units of measure SI |
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Various types of boilers A boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. The fluid does not necessarily boil. (In North America the term «furnace» is normally used if the purpose is not actually to boil the fluid.) The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including water heating, central heating, boiler-based power generation,cooking, and… |