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Chapter 4

The First Law of
Thermodynamics:
Control Volume


Topics Reviewed

  1. Steady-flow Process
  2. Steady-flow Devices (1): Nozzles, Diffusers, and Throttling Devices
  3. Steady-flow Devices (2): Turbines, compressors, and Mixing Chambers
  4. Steady-flow Devices (3): Heat Exchangers, Pipe and Duct Flow
  5. Unsteady-flow Process
 

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