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Examine the performance of engineering devices in light of the second law of thermodynamics.

Define exergy, which is the maximum useful work that could be obtained from the system at a given state in a specified environment.

Define reversible work, which is the maximum useful work that can be obtained as a system undergoes a process between two specified states.

Define the exergy destruction, which is the wasted work potential during a process as a result of irreversibilities.

Define the second-law efficiency.

Develop the exergy balance relation.

Apply exergy balance to closed systems and control volumes.







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