Introduction to thermodynamics

This is the introduction course for thermodynamics, which is located in the topic of thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics is the study of energy, energy transformation and their interactions with matter. The application of thermodynamics enables analysis of a wide range of technologies such as steam engines, refrigerators and turbines. "Thermodynamics" comes from the Greek words "therme" which means heat and "dynamikos" which means force, or power. So, "Thermodynamics" is the study of forces due to heat or heat due to forces. It deals with the conversion of energies through various forms and to various systems, as well as energies' relationships with the properties of a system, process and cycles.

1. Basic concepts and definitions
   1. Introduction
   2. What is thermodynamics?
   3. System and surroundings
   4. Extensive and intensive properties
   5. State, process, and cycle
   6. Chapter review
2. Thermodynamic properties of a pure substance
   1. Chapter introduction and learning objectives
   2. Pure substance
   3. Thermodynamic properties
   4. Phase diagrams
   5. Thermodynamic tables
   6. Chapter review
   7. Key Equations
3. Real and ideal gases
   1. Chapter introduction and learning objectives
   2. Ideal gas and ideal gas equation of state
   3. Real gas and compressibility factor
   4. Chapter review
   5. Key equations
4. First law of thermodynamics for closed systems

Parts of this course incorporate material from the Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics course published by Pressbooks.^[1]

1. ↑ Yu Yan, C. (2022). Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics. BCcampus. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/thermo1/