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Thermodynamics: Boundary Work; Polytropic Processes; 1st Law for Closed Systems (7 of 25)

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0:00:11 – Comments on homework
0:01:52 – Reminders about boundary work and polytropic processes
0:04:46 – Example: Boundary work for ideal gas
0:20:00 – Example: Boundary work for polytropic process
0:29:30 – Energy balance (1st law) for closed systems
0:46:20 – Enthalpy use for closed systems (constant pressure process)
0:53:28 – Reference point in data tables
0:57:30 – Problem solving techniques

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This lecture series was recorded live at Cal Poly Pomona during Winter 2017. The textbook is Cengel and Boles, “Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (8th edition).”