Thermodynamics studies how heat, temperature, energy, and work are related. The First Law of Thermodynamics states: Ener

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Thermodynamics studies how heat, temperature, energy, and workare related. The First Law of Thermodynamics states: Energy canneither be created nor destroyed, only altered in form. The SecondLaw of Thermodynamics states that real thermodynamic systems arenot reversible and some energy will be lost to entropy - all of theheat energy cannot be converted to work. If energy is put into asystem, the system must store the energy or the energy must leavethe system using some mechanism. The concept that energy cannot bealtered nor destroyed and entropy prevent achieving 100 percentefficiency (Carnot Efficiency) is fundamental to understanding oursurroundings, systems, and energy utilization. A firm understandingof this concept is very important for operators of nuclear ornon-nuclear power plants. However, thermodynamics and the use ofenergy surround us. Think of driving a vehicle or a simple functionof turning on a light bulb in your home.
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