Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer Basic notions of thermodynamics Concept
Isentropic process
Summary
An isentropic process is a process in which the entropy of the system stays constant. A reversible adiabatic process is isentropic, and in engineering the two terms are often used as synonyms. Isentropic processes are the ideal reference for compressors, turbines and nozzles.
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- Carnot cycle
- Bridgman's thermodynamic equations
- Fundamental thermodynamic relation
- Diesel cycle
- Polytropic process
- Clausius theorem
- Gibbs–Duhem equation
- Entropy production
- Gouy–Stodola theorem
- Brayton cycle
- Szilard engine
- Henry's law
- Local thermodynamic equilibrium
- Euler relation for internal energy
- Rankine cycle
- Principle of minimum energy
- Ehrenfest equations
- Equation of state
- Maxwell equal-area construction
- Thermodynamic square
- Le Chatelier's principle
- Maxwell's demon
- Ruppeiner geometry
- Maxwell relations
- Otto cycle
- Contact geometry of thermodynamics
- Second law of thermodynamics
- Principle of maximum entropy in thermodynamics
- Compressibility
- Thermodynamic stability conditions
- Landauer's principle
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