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Work & Heat Transfer in Engineering Thermodynamics by PK NAG (Chapter 03)

Saurabh Kumar Gupta

Saurabh Kumar Gupta

Mechanical Engineer

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Work & Heat Transfer in Engineering Thermodynamics by PK NAG (Chapter 03)

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    Saurabh Kumar Gupta

    Saurabh Kumar Gupta

    Mechanical Engineer

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Work & Heat Transfer in Engineering Thermodynamics by PK NAG (Chapter 03)

10 Lectures

217 min

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    Ideal Gas Equation vs Various Processes

    35 min

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    Pdv Work or Displacement Work

    12 min

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    Pdv Work For Various Quasistatic Process

    27 min

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    Isothermal vs Adiabatic Curve

    6 min

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    Polytropic Index For Various Process

    14 min

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    Path Function & Point Function

    24 min

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    Work Other than PdV or Displacement Work

    20 min

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    Specific Heat & Latent Heat

    24 min

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    PK Nag Numerical

    30 min

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    PK Nag Numerical

    25 min

Course details

Work and heat transfer are two fundamental concepts in thermodynamics that describe the interactions between a system and its surroundings. Work is the transfer of energy through a force applied over a distance, and can be mechanical, electrical, or other forms. Heat transfer, on the other hand, is the transfer of thermal energy due to a temperature difference between systems. Both work and heat transfer can occur through various mechanisms, including conduction, convection, and radiation. Understanding the principles of work and heat transfer is crucial in designing and optimizing energy systems, such as engines, refrigeration systems, and heat exchangers. By analyzing the work and heat transfer interactions in a system, engineers can evaluate its performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop more efficient solutions. The study of work and heat transfer is essential in many fields, including mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and chemical engineering.

Course suitable for

  • Oil & Gas
  • Aerospace
  • HVAC
  • Mechanical
  • Chemical & Process

Key topics covered

  • Ideal Gas Equation vs Various Processes

  • PdV Work or Displacement Work

  • PdV Work For Various Quasistatic Processes

  • Isothermal vs Adiabatic Curve

  • Polytropic Index For Various Processes

  • Path Function And Point Function

  • Work Other than Pdv or Displacement Work

  • Specific Heat And Latent Heat

  • PK Nag Problems

Course Attachments

lec-09.pdf

Lec-10.pdf

lec-11.pdf

lec-12.pdf

lec-13.pdf

lec-14.pdf

lec-15 ppt.pdf

lec-16.pdf

lec-17.pdf

lec-18.pdf

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Saurabh Kumar Gupta

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Mechanical Engineer

Questions and Answers

Q: What role does the first law of thermodynamics play in understanding work and heat transfer?

A: The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the conservation of energy principle, states that the change in internal energy of a closed system equals the net heat added to the system minus the net work done by the system: ΔU = Q - W. This fundamental relation connects heat (Q) and work (W) transfers and allows us to analyze energy balance in processes. By applying the first law, engineers can determine unknown quantities—such as work output or heat transfer—in systems undergoing various transformations. It emphasizes that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted between heat and work. Further details and examples are extensively covered in PK NAG, Engineering Thermodynamics, Chapter 3, and also at https://www.thermopedia.com/content/1031/.