6: Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics — Read

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This chapter introduces the concepts of reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot cycles, entropy and entropy generation, and the second law of thermodynamics. Students will learn the applications of the second law in both closed and open systems.

6.1: Chapter introduction and learning objectives
6.2: Heat engine
6.3: Refrigerator and heat pump
6.4: The second law of thermodynamics- Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements
6.5: Carnot cycles
6.6: Entropy and entropy generation
6.7: The second law of thermodynamics for closed systems
6.8: Specific entropy of a state
6.9: Applications of the second law of thermodynamics in closed systems
6.10: The second law of thermodynamics for open systems
6.11: Applications of the second law of thermodynamics in open systems
6.12: Chapter review
6.13: Key equations

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