Lectures related to Quantum heat engines and refrigerators

Geothermal Energy Systems: Principles and Applications

Provides an overview of geothermal energy systems, covering thermodynamic principles, heat pump technologies, and the classification of geothermal reservoirs.

Thermal Machines: Carnot Cycle and Efficiency Principles

Discusses the Carnot cycle, thermodynamic temperature, and the efficiency of thermal machines, including real and ideal models.

Thermodynamics: Internal Combustion Engine Cycles

Discusses thermodynamics in internal combustion engines, focusing on the four-stroke cycle and comparing Otto and Diesel cycles.

Heat Transfer Interfaces: Pinch Point Analysis

Analyzes heat transfer interfaces, pinch points, and energy optimization strategies in unit operations, emphasizing the importance of optimizing heat pump placement.

Building Heat Equation Modeling

Covers defining building needs, calculating heat gains, thermal properties, and hourly demand profiles.

Second Law of Thermodynamics: Clausius and Kelvin Restrictions

Explores the Clausius and Kelvin restrictions in the second law of thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics: Second Principle and Engine Efficiency

Explains the second principle of thermodynamics and its impact on engine efficiency.