In this free online course learn about the laws of thermodynamics and their applications for solving problems. In this free online course, learn about the laws of thermodynamics and their applications in mechanical and heating systems. This instructor-led, video-based course covers the concepts of thermal equilibrium, Zeroth law, closed systems, Carnot's theorem, reversible heat engines, entropy and more. This course will be of interest to students of mechanical engineering or those looking to improve their knowledge and skills in this area.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 196241 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define the state and properties of a thermodynamic system • Explain pure substance and thermodynamic equilibrium • Describe the applications of heat and work • Discuss the first law of thermodynamics and its derivation for a closed system • Outline the key concepts in the second law of thermodynamics • Explain Carnot's theorem and reversible heat engines • Summarise entropy changes in reversible and irreversible processes • Define the concept of entropy • Outline how the concept of thermal equilibrium evolved into the Zeroth law • Recall the Nernst-Simon and Unattainable Phenomena statements |
| Course Code | 2248 |
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