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Thermodynamic Functions and Equilibria: Mathematical Tools

Discusses thermodynamic functions, their mathematical tools, and key relationships between state variables in thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics: Exploring Thermodynamic Potentials and Equilibrium States

Covers thermodynamic potentials and their role in system equilibrium with reservoirs.

Chemical Potential and Thermodynamic Functions in Mixtures

Covers chemical potential variations and thermodynamic functions in mixtures, emphasizing their implications in real and ideal gases.

Solidification Models: Equilibrium & Non-equilibrium

Explores equilibrium and non-equilibrium solidification models, diffusion simulation in brazing, multicomponent diffusion theory, kinetic modeling, and precipitation reactions.

Thermodynamic Equilibrium

Covers the law of mass action, equilibrium establishment, and application examples in thermodynamics.

Phase Equilibria: Understanding Vapor-Liquid Separation

Provides an overview of vapor-liquid phase diagrams and their role in separation processes, focusing on phase equilibria and the Gibbs phase rule.

Thermodynamic Equilibria: Concepts and Calculations

Covers basic thermodynamic conventions, chemical potential, vapor pressure, and the relationship between chemical potential and pressure in gases.

Chemical Thermodynamics: Principles and Applications

Provides an overview of chemical thermodynamics, focusing on potential, reaction kinetics, and the relationship between thermodynamic properties and chemical reactions.

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Explores solution models for binary mixtures, including regular and real solutions, exchange energy, and thermodynamic quantities.

Thermodynamics Basics

Introduces the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, including energy conservation, system definitions, and different forms of work.

Second Principle: Thermodynamic Systems and Entropy Analysis

Covers the second principle of thermodynamics, focusing on entropy and reversible processes in thermodynamic systems.

Thermodynamics of Simple Subsystems: Heat and Matter Transfer

Discusses the thermodynamics of simple subsystems, focusing on heat and matter transfer, entropy, and chemical equilibrium conditions.

Polymer Collapse: Covolume and Free Energy

Explores polymer collapse, emphasizing covolume and free energy in the process.

Thermodynamics: Entropy and Spontaneity in Reactions

Provides an overview of thermodynamic principles, focusing on entropy, spontaneity, and chemical equilibrium.

Condensation Process

Explores the computation of gamma LV and the growth of a single drop during the condensation process, highlighting the challenges of nucleation theory.

Thermodynamic Functions and Calorimetric Coefficients

Discusses thermodynamic functions, calorimetric coefficients, and their relationships in physical systems.

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Explores optimization in energy system modeling, covering decision variables, objective functions, and different strategies with their pros and cons.

Energy Minimization in Biological Systems: Equilibrium Models

Covers energy minimization models in biological systems, focusing on equilibrium and the roles of entropy and hydrophobicity.

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Approach to Thermodynamic Equilibrium: Open Systems

Explains the approach of open systems to thermodynamic equilibrium and the concept of potential chemical.