Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

The science of energy and its ability to cause changes.

Contributors in Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

An added section between the turbine and the nozzle of an aircraft turbine engine that allows additional fuel to be injected into the oxygen-rich combustion gases leaving the turbine. As a result of ...

Thrust

Physics; Thermodynamics

The unbalanced force developed in a turbojet engine that is caused by the difference in the momentum of the low-velocity air entering the engine and the high-velocity exhaust gases leaving the ...

Irreversibility

Physics; Thermodynamics

The difference between the reversible work Wrev and the useful work Wu due to irreversibility. Irreversibility can be viewed as the wasted work potential or the lost opportunity to do work.

Stirling cycle

Physics; Thermodynamics

A thermodynamic cycle made up of four totally reversible processes: : 1-2 T constant expansion (heat addition from the external source) : 2-3 v constant regeneration (internal heat transfer from the ...

Ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle

Physics; Thermodynamics

Completely vaporises the refrigerant before it is compressed and expands the refrigerant with a throttling device, such as an expansion valve or capillary tube. The vapor-compression refrigeration ...

Stroke

Physics; Thermodynamics

The distance between the top dead centre and the bottom dead centre which is the longest distance that the piston can travel in one direction within a cylinder.

Rocket

Physics; Thermodynamics

A device that allows a solid or liquid fuel and an oxidizer to react in its combustion chamber. The high-pressure combustion gases are then expanded in a nozzle. The gases leave the rocket at very ...