Thermodynamics
Zhigang Suo @zhigangsuo
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Preface
The play of thermodynamics
Before the play
Gas
Ice and water
Water and steam
Ice, water, and steam
Moist air
Act Zero
Isolated system
Entropy
Intermission
Energy
Act One
Thermal system
Theory of phase transition
Free energy
Act Two
Closed system
Theory of ideal gas
Theory of ideal gas mixture
Theory of pure substance
Change of variable
Van der Waals model of phase transition
Fossil-fueled civilization
Chemical reaction
Carnot engine
Steady flow devices
Slides: power and refrigeration
Psychrometrics
Act Three
Open system
Chemical equilibrium
Summary of this play of thermodynamics
Tables of data
Notes not used in ES 181