Why enroll

This course is based on PK Nag's Book Chapter 06, to excel in the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination and to secure good marks in other engineering exams. Thermodynamics is a crucial subject in the engineering syllabus, and mastering the concepts and applications presented in Chapter 06 is essential to achieving a high score. By taking this course, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamic principles, practice solving problems, and develop strategies to tackle complex questions. With a strong foundation in thermodynamics, students can confidently approach the GATE exam and improve their chances of securing admission to top engineering programs or landing coveted jobs at top PSUs.

Master the fundamentals of thermodynamics and unlock the secrets of energy conversion, efficiency, and optimization—enroll now and become a thermal energy expert!

Course details

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system always increases over time, or remains constant in idealized reversible processes. Entropy, a measure of disorder or randomness, tends to increase as energy is transferred or transformed, resulting in a decrease in the quality or usefulness of energy. This fundamental principle explains why spontaneous processes, such as heat transfer from hot to cold, occur naturally, and why it is impossible to build a machine that can convert all the heat energy put into it into useful work. The second law has far-reaching implications for the design and optimization of energy systems, engines, and processes.

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Key topics covered

Cyclic Heat Engine
Kelvin-Planck Statement Of Second Law
Perpetual Motion Machine 2
Clausius Statement of Second Law
Refrigerator & Heat Pump
Equivalence of Kelvin Planck Statement And Clausius Statement
Perpetual Motion Machine of Third Kind (PMM III)
Carnot Heat Engine
Reversed Carnot Heat Engine
Carnot Cycle
Carnot Principle
Carnot Theorem
How To Increase Thermal Efficiency and COP of Reversible Device
PK Nag Problems

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

Second Law of Thermodynamic by PK NAG (Chapter 06)

10 Lectures

285 min

Cyclic Heat Engine
Preview
20 min
Kelvin-Planck Statement Of Second Law | Perpetual Motion 2 (PMM2)
22 min
Clausius Statement of Second Law | Refrigerator & Heat Pump
25 min
Equivalence of Kelvin Planck Statement And Clausius Statement
11 min
Perpetual Motion Machine of Third Kind (PMM III)
8 min
Carnot Heat Engine | Reversed Carnot Heat Engine | Carnot Cycle
32 min
Carnot Principle | Carnot Theorem
46 min
How To Increase Thermal Efficiency And COP Of Reversible Device?
17 min
PK Nag Problems Chapter-6 | Page No.-173 | (Part-1) Q1 to Q10
49 min
PK Nag Problems Chapter-6 (Part-2)
55 min

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