Lectures related to Second Law of Thermodynamics, Maximum Efficiency Theorem

Exergy and Electrical Motors: Fuel Cell Insights

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

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Second Law of Thermodynamics: Motivations

Delves into the historical motivations behind the second law of thermodynamics, emphasizing limitations in heat-to-work conversion and the inevitability of irreversible processes.

Stirling Cycle: Basics and Practical Realization

Covers the Stirling cycle, proposed by R. Stirling in 1816, involving two isotherms and two isochores, and its practical realization.

Thermodynamics: Internal Combustion Engine Cycles

Discusses thermodynamics in internal combustion engines, focusing on the four-stroke cycle and comparing Otto and Diesel cycles.

Thermodynamic Transformations: Heat and Work Principles

Explains thermodynamic transformations, focusing on heat, work, and energy principles.

Thermodynamic Processes and Carnot Cycle

Explores the Carnot cycle, ideal gas processes, and thermal equilibria.