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Thermodynamics today

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Bejan, A
Published in: Energy
October 1, 2018

In this paper I use the example set by Prof. Jan Szargut as point of reference for a brief look at the current state of thermodynamics—the doctrine, its reach and importance. I start with my first encounter with Prof. Jan Szargut in 1979, and I show how his work influenced mine. Next, I review the structure that underpins thermodynamics as a discipline: the laws and the self-standing phenomena that they underpin, and graphic methods that convey these principles. Along the way, I draw attention to a recent trend that is caused by the inflation in scientific publishing due to the internet: the most common mistakes and misconceptions in thermodynamics, and how they are being spread. In sum, this paper is a call to action, to value, improve and defend the science of thermodynamics.

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Energy

DOI

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0360-5442

Publication Date

October 1, 2018

Volume

160

Start / End Page

1208 / 1219

Related Subject Headings

  • Energy
  • 4017 Mechanical engineering
  • 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
  • 4008 Electrical engineering
  • 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • 0914 Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
 

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Bejan, A. (2018). Thermodynamics today. Energy, 160, 1208–1219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.07.092
Bejan, A. “Thermodynamics today.” Energy 160 (October 1, 2018): 1208–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.07.092.
Bejan A. Thermodynamics today. Energy. 2018 Oct 1;160:1208–19.
Bejan, A. “Thermodynamics today.” Energy, vol. 160, Oct. 2018, pp. 1208–19. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2018.07.092.
Bejan A. Thermodynamics today. Energy. 2018 Oct 1;160:1208–1219.
Journal cover image

Published In

Energy

DOI

ISSN

0360-5442

Publication Date

October 1, 2018

Volume

160

Start / End Page

1208 / 1219

Related Subject Headings

  • Energy
  • 4017 Mechanical engineering
  • 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
  • 4008 Electrical engineering
  • 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • 0914 Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering