2017-2018 Pierce College Catalog 
    
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ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5)


Prereq: PHYS& 221 , CHEM& 161  and MATH& 152  or instructor permission.

Introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, properties, processes and equations of state. First law analysis of closed and open systems; energy interactions, work and heat, steady flow devices. Second law analysis of closed systems; heat engines, refrigeration, Carnot cycle, entropy and work potential. Introduction to power cycles.



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