Can someone explain this? (Thermodynamics)

In summary, the conversation is about understanding the different processes in a steam engine, specifically the isochoric process. The person asking for help is having trouble locating the process on a diagram and understanding its meaning. They are advised to do some research on thermodynamics before asking further questions.
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Frederik M
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Can someone explain to me which different processes there are in this steam engine? And where they start and end? I can't find figure it out...
 

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Is this homework? The processes are labeled on the diagram...could you be more specific about what you don't understand?
 
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What a bizarrely interesting diagram. It's a schematic and a graph intergrated in one illo.
 
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The problem is, I don't know where the exact process is happening, fx. I don't know where the isochore proces is on the diagram or if there is a isochore proces at all
 
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What does isochoric mean?
 
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There are four different processes, isocore, isoterm, isobar and a adiabatic process.
 
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Frederik M said:
The problem is, I don't know where the exact process is happening, fx. I don't know where the isochore proces is on the diagram or if there is a isochore proces at all
Well. . The exact process is happening in the Cylinder. If the Piston press in that's the compression comes in. and i think the process is Isochore.
 
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You should not expect PF helpful staff to explain thermodynamics to you, you should
1.read a chapter on thermodynamics in a physics books
2. read the section on thermodynamics at physicsclassroom.com or hyperphysics.com , both are great sites
3. if you have any questions about thermal dynamics please ask them here after you have done some research on it.
But basically it has to do with differences in potential, Hot Air goes to wear cool air is.
 

1. What is thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, energy, and work. It explains how energy is transferred and transformed in physical systems, and how these processes affect the properties of matter.

2. What are the laws of thermodynamics?

The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental principles that govern the behavior of energy in physical systems. There are four laws, but the first two are the most well-known: the first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted between forms. The second law states that the total entropy (disorder) of a closed system will always increase over time.

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Thermodynamics is applicable to many everyday processes, such as cooking, refrigeration, and energy production. It helps us understand how energy is transferred and transformed in these systems, and how to optimize their efficiency.

4. What is the difference between heat and temperature in thermodynamics?

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