The thermodynamics of a refrigeration system

An attempt to clarify the teaching of some of the concepts of thermodynamics through the observation of an experiment with an ordinary refrigeration system is presented. The cycle of operation in the refrigeration system and the individual processes in the cycle are described. (KR)

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Published inPhysics education Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 115 - 119
Main Author Silva, J F M Azevedo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brecon IOP Publishing 01.03.1991
Subjects
Carnot Cycle
College Science
Entropy
Experiments
Higher Education
Physics
Problem Solving
Refrigeration
Science Activities
Science Education
Teaching Methods
Thermodynamics
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Summary:An attempt to clarify the teaching of some of the concepts of thermodynamics through the observation of an experiment with an ordinary refrigeration system is presented. The cycle of operation in the refrigeration system and the individual processes in the cycle are described. (KR)
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/26/2/006