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The objectives of Chapter 6 are to:
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Introduce the second law of thermodynamics. |
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Identify valid processes as those that satisfy both the first and second laws of thermodynamics. |
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Discuss thermal energy reservoirs, reversible and irreversible processes, heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps. |
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Describe the Kelvin–Planck and Clausius statements of the second law of thermodynamics. |
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Discuss the concepts of perpetual-motion machines. |
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Apply the second law of thermodynamics to cycles and cyclic devices. |
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Apply the second law to develop the absolute thermodynamic temperature scale. |
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Describe the Carnot cycle. |
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Examine the Carnot principles, idealized Carnot heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps. |
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Determine the expressions for the thermal efficiencies and coefficients of performance for reversible heat engines, heat pumps, and refrigerators. |