Lectures related to Carnot heat engine

Maximum Efficiency Theorem II

Discusses the maximum efficiency theorem for heat engines with two heat sources and the consequences of irreversibility.

Entropy and Clausius-Kelvin Prohibitions

Discusses entropy, isentropic transformations, and the Clausius-Kelvin prohibitions, as well as the Carnot cycle and the efficiency of machines with two heat sources.

Entropy and Second Law

Explores entropy, ideal gases, Carnot cycle, and T-S diagrams in thermodynamics.

Rankine Cycles: Introduction

Introduces the Rankine cycle, efficiency calculations, and improvements for designing state-of-the-art plants.

Entropy and Carnot Cycle

Covers entropy, Carnot cycle optimality, and free energy minimization in spontaneous processes.

Carnot Cycle: Calculations

Covers the calculation of work in a perfect gas and the Carnot cycle.