Thermex 2000: Inputs and Outputs

Synopsis

Given any thermodynamic device, set in a black box, how can we tell whether the input, output characteristics claimed for it are valid and that the device will do what is claimed? An energy and entropy balance is the only way to ensure that the device is even feasible in terms of first and second law considerations. A visit to Thermex 2000, an exhibition of such devices sorts out the feasible from the impossible for a selection of devices.

Series

Thermofluid Mechanics and Energy, Course T233

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

thermodynamics

Credits

Producer

Martin Wright

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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