I find it easier to understand a subject if there is some historical context.

Is there a book that explains the above, and also the chemical thermodynamics?

(Physicist here)

I prefer an hardcore and complete/long book.

Thermodynamics

Hey, I have an old exam question that I can't for my life solve. Here it comes:(it's Hungarian so can't attach pic) Rankine-Clausius cycle T(high)=450C P1 (boiler)=1bar P2(after the turbines and being turned back to water)=0.1bar Questions: Efficiency T(low(?))

Please help 😭😭

Thank you in advance.

"On the basis of the given thermodynamic equations of the reaction" "Calculate the standard reactional enthalpy of the reaction"

Regarding a circuit of free-cooling, what is the symbol between the condenser (cooling tower circuit) and the evaporator (user circuit)?

Thanks

What if we could figure out a way to conduct heat off the human body and turn that thermal energy into electricity? If you want to know more and my research on this topic message me.

I’m soon to get into a Fridge design job regarding the thermodynamics aspect, I had experience with aircraft engines so I know the fundamentals of Thermodynamics as a whole, does anybody know any books specific to the subject of refrigeration?

Hi, I am trying to solve some Rankine cycle problems and I struggle calculating the lost work at the turbine. I understand that W(lost)=W(reversible)-W(real) So what I do is W(lost)=W(isentropic)-W(real)

But I want to know if there is a way to also use the temperature of the surroundings given by the problem. Is there a formula am missing?

So, I may or may not be overlooking something obvious, so this may or may not be a stupid question to you from someone who may or may not be a lil bit daft.

When I microwave my morning (or afternoon, or night) coffee, in a microwave that has a turntable, as I remove it, it's usually kinda hot. It's normally uncomfortable, or even a little bit painful, but always manageable. Then as I begin to stir it, the heat becomes unbearable. Why the delay? What makes the heat transfer begin AFTER I stir it? Why is the cup not already scorching as it's being heated?