Energy Conservation in Open Systems

This lecture covers the first law of thermodynamics for open systems, focusing on mass conservation, mass flow rates evaluation, and energy transfer. Examples include mass flow in concentric tubes and transient flow in a water tank. The lecture also discusses energy transfer in turbines, compressors, and pumps, as well as the application of the first law to heat exchangers. Learning outcomes include understanding the difference between open and closed systems and applying mass and energy conservation to various components.