Thermodynamic Processes

There are two classes of processes involved: Quasi-equilibrium or reversible processes, and non-equilibirium or irreversible processes. Classical thermodynamics is involved chiefly with the first of these.

   

The first law of thermodynamics can be stated as:

Q (heat)

W (Work).

Delta E = Q + W.

The second law of thermodynamics can be stated as

Delta S (isolated system) > 0.


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