Covers vapor-liquid phase diagrams and their applications in molecular separation processes, focusing on equilibrium, graphical methods, and the use of flash drums.
Explores thermodynamic identities, entropy changes, and thermal machine efficiencies, including Carnot and Otto cycles, heat pumps, and heating methods.
Explores the evolution of COP trends, challenges in heat pump cycles, compressor technology, high-speed bearings, and the potential of oil-free turbocompressors.