Lectures related to Rankine Cycles: Introduction

Second Law of Thermodynamics

Explores the Second Law of Thermodynamics, heat-to-work transformations, entropy, efficiency of thermal machines, and the Carnot cycle.

Thermodynamics: Basics and Power Cycles

Covers the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and their application to power cycles.

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 Carnot Cycle

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

Thermodynamics and Energetics I

Delves into thermodynamics basics, calculating energy changes, constructing tables, and using Maxwell relations for thermodynamic relations.

Exergy and Electrical Motors: Fuel Cell Insights

Discusses exergy, electrical motors, and introduces fuel cells, focusing on their efficiency and operational principles.

Thermodynamic Machines: Basics

Covers the basics of thermodynamic machines, including categories, combustion modes, and efficiency.