Thermodynamics

A Guide to Motion and Energy in Classical Mechanics

What is motion and what is energy? These fundamental questions are difficult to answer. The first attempt to give some explanations was made through classical mechanics. Here you will find a collection of articles with everything you need to know...

A Step by Step Approach to Thermodynamics

One of the most fundamental science fields that has contributed to the evolution of engines since the early 19th century, thermodynamics has seriously affected our lives. In this guide we'll start with the basics and move on to the more complicated...

Thermal Expansion

Have you ever wondered why you can loosen the metal lid of a jar by applying hot water? The answer involves a special thermodynamic property of solids called thermal expansion.

Thermodynamic Mysteries: Giant Killer Hornets, Honeybees, and the First Law of Thermodynamics

How does the never ending battle between Japanese honeybees and giant Asian hornets help to demonstrate the first law of thermodynamics?

Materials Used to Resist High Temperature in Various Industries

Materials that have the ability to protect equipment and instruments from being damaged due to high temperature are called heat resistant materials. These materials can be found on the inside of ovens, in car parts, on the manufacturing floor of industrial...

What is Thermodynamic Equilibrium? Part-1

The two systems are said to be in thermodynamic equilibrium with each other when they are in mechanical, chemical and thermal equilibrium with each other. Here are various types of equilibrium and the conditions for thermodynamic equilibrium of the system...

What is the Triple Point of Water?

Can water really exist in a form that is a liquid, steam, and ice all at once? And how is this feature useful in the creation of thermometers? The triple point of water explains it all.

The Thermal Expansion of Water

Why do icebergs float in water? Why do pipes burst in the winter? How is it that life can exist in arctic seas? The answers lie in the thermal expansion of water.

What are Reversible and Irreversible Processes?

There are two main types of thermodynamic processes: the reversible and irreversible. The reversible process is the ideal process which never occurs, while the irreversible process is the natural process that is commonly found in the nature.

Nitrogen Thermodynamics

The correct understanding of the thermodynamic properties of the nitrogen is essential for its safe use and the development of applications. This article presents some basic concepts on thermodynamics and applies them to the calculations of the properties...