Principles of Heat Transfer

Basic Principles Define the term thermodynamics. Identify the information required to conduct a thermodynamic study. Explain what enthalpy and entropy are and describe their relationship to plant efficiency. The Laws of Thermodynamics Describe the first and second laws of thermodynamics and explain how they relate to the steam/water cycle. Explain Clausius axiom and Plancks axiom of thermodynamics. The Temperature/Entropy Chart Describe how a temperature/entropy chart can be used to plot a process. Describe how a temperature/entropy chart can be used to compare the efficiencies of two processes. Efficiency of Plant Processes Explain how a temperature/entropy chart can be used to compare the effects of changing process parameters.