Energy Analysis of Closed Systems

The First Law in closed systems, boundary work, and characteristic processes.

In this module the First Law of Thermodynamics is applied to closed systems, including boundary work and the most characteristic processes.

What you will learn

  • Set up energy balances in closed systems.
  • Calculate boundary work in different processes (isobaric, isothermal, and polytropic).
  • Use internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats.

Study tip

Always draw the P-v diagram of the process: it makes the work easier to compute and helps you visualize what is happening.

Slides

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