Question about where a thermodynamics formula comes from

In summary: The laws of thermodynamics define how we can relate the desired macroscopic parameters or observables of the system, and in the open system version of the first law, the rate of doing work is only for "shaft work" and not for work involved in pushing mass in and out of the control volume. This explains why the equation includes Δh instead of Δu.
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Homework Statement



How do we obtain:
w = q - Δh

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution


If you neglect the second half of the SFEE and simplify we get:

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What is the next step from the last line in the above image to


w = q - Δh

I mean dw/dt = dq/dt - Δh

so if we multiply by dt we get:

dw = dq - Δh(dt)
w = q -
Then I assume this should be integrated? If yes, how? Can't seem to get my head round it.Also, what is the difference between w = q - Δh and w = q - Δu? I know u is specific internal energy and h is specific enthalpy but the above seems to suggest they're the same?

 
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influx said:
How do we obtain:
w = q - Δh
in thermodynamics, the thermodynamic relation is generally expressed as an infinitesimal change in internal energy in terms of infinitesimal changes in entropy, and volume for a closed system in thermal equilibrium in the following ...
however the laws of thermodynamics predefines the way one can relate the 'desired macroscopic parameters/observables of the system'
 
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In the open system version of the 1st law that you have written (based on a fixed control volume), ##\dot{W}## is not the total rate of doing work, it is only the rate of doing "shaft work." There is also work involved in pushing mass out of the control volume in an output stream, and pushing work into the control volume in an input stream. That explains why there is a ##\Delta h## and not a ##\Delta u##. This should all have been explained in the derivation in your book.

Chet
 

What is the origin of the thermodynamics formula?

The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, was proposed by German physicist and chemist Julius Robert von Mayer in 1842. However, it was later independently discovered and published by other scientists, including James Joule and Hermann von Helmholtz.

How was the thermodynamics formula developed?

The first law of thermodynamics was developed through experimentation and observation. Scientists noticed that energy could not be created or destroyed, but could only be converted from one form to another. This led to the formulation of the law, which states that the total energy in a closed system remains constant.

What is the significance of the thermodynamics formula?

The first law of thermodynamics is one of the fundamental laws of physics and has wide-ranging applications in various fields, including chemistry, engineering, and biology. It helps us understand the behavior of energy in different systems and is essential for the development of technologies such as engines, refrigeration systems, and power plants.

Are there any exceptions to the thermodynamics formula?

The first law of thermodynamics is a fundamental principle and applies to all systems in the universe. However, there are some cases where energy may seem to be created or destroyed, but this is usually due to a lack of understanding or a failure to account for all forms of energy in a system.

How is the thermodynamics formula used in practical applications?

The first law of thermodynamics is used in various practical applications, such as calculating the efficiency of engines and power plants, designing refrigeration and heating systems, and understanding the behavior of chemical reactions. It is also used in the study of energy conservation and sustainability.

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