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Research into the origins of engineering thermodynamics

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Bejan, A
Published in: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
January 1, 1988

This paper draws attention to a series of misconceptions and misstatements regarding the origin and meaning of some of the most basic concepts of engineering thermodynamics. The six examples exhibited in the paper relate to the concepts of reversibility, entropy, mechanical equivalent of the calorie, the first law of thermodynamics for open systems, enthalpy and the Diesel cycle. A complete list of the pioneering references concludes the paper. © 1988.

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International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer

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0735-1933

Publication Date

January 1, 1988

Volume

15

Issue

5

Start / End Page

571 / 580

Related Subject Headings

  • Mechanical Engineering & Transports
  • 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering
 

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Bejan, A. (1988). Research into the origins of engineering thermodynamics. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 15(5), 571–580. https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1933(88)90048-6
Bejan, A. “Research into the origins of engineering thermodynamics.” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 15, no. 5 (January 1, 1988): 571–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/0735-1933(88)90048-6.
Bejan A. Research into the origins of engineering thermodynamics. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. 1988 Jan 1;15(5):571–80.
Bejan, A. “Research into the origins of engineering thermodynamics.” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 15, no. 5, Jan. 1988, pp. 571–80. Scopus, doi:10.1016/0735-1933(88)90048-6.
Bejan A. Research into the origins of engineering thermodynamics. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. 1988 Jan 1;15(5):571–580.
Journal cover image

Published In

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer

DOI

ISSN

0735-1933

Publication Date

January 1, 1988

Volume

15

Issue

5

Start / End Page

571 / 580

Related Subject Headings

  • Mechanical Engineering & Transports
  • 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
  • 0913 Mechanical Engineering