General Energy Analysis

Forms of energy and transfer mechanisms: heat and work.

Before applying the First Law, this module formalizes the forms of energy of a system and the mechanisms by which it is transferred: heat and work.

What you will learn

  • Identify the different forms of energy of a system.
  • Distinguish heat and work as mechanisms of energy transfer.
  • Set up the general energy balance.

Study tip

Pay close attention to the sign conventions for heat and work: they are a frequent source of errors in energy balances.

Slides

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