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Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics Articles

Solar panels and wind turbines converting renewable energy into electricity, illustrating the First Law of Thermodynamics.

1. First Law of Thermodynamics and Joule Experiment

Thermodynamics for Engineers: a clear summary of the 4 fundamental laws, key insights, and examples relevant to industrial context …
Piston-cylinder diagram showing gas expansion at constant pressure

2. Work in Thermodynamics. PV Diagrams

Thermodynamics work describes the mechanical energy exchanged between a system and its surroundings during a transformation. From piston expansion to …
Second Law of Thermodynamics – Example of a machine concept linked to perpetual motion of the second kind

3. Second Law of Thermodynamics: PM 2nd Kind

Thermodynamics for Engineers: a clear summary of the 4 fundamental laws, key insights, and examples relevant to industrial context …

Fluid Dynamics Articles

Fluid dynamics concept with blue water arrow symbolizing flow direction

1. Fluid Dynamics Basics for Engineers

Fluid Dynamics Basics for Engineers Fluid dynamics is one of the fundamental sciences in chemical and process engineering, just like …
Curvature of stainless steel pipes against a concrete wall – example of fluid transport system design

2. Bernoulli’s Principle: Equation&Applications

Bernoulli’s Principle Explained for Engineers In the article Fluid Dynamics Basics for Engineers we introduced the concepts of streamlines, flow …
Diagram Poiseuille law showing pressure decrease along a horizontal pipe due to viscous head loss in laminar flow (p1 > p2 > p3)

3. Law of Poiseuille: Viscous Flow in Pipes

Poiseuille’s law explains why pressure continuously decreases in laminar pipe flow due to viscous energy dissipation, even in pipes with …