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The discussion revolves around a post titled "Grandpa Chet's Entropy Recipe," which appears to explore concepts related to entropy in thermal engineering. Participants express their appreciation for the insights provided and engage with the content, particularly focusing on the distinctions between closed and isolated systems in the context of entropy change.

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  • Some participants express gratitude for the insights shared by Chet, highlighting their usefulness in understanding thermodynamics.
  • One participant questions whether the last example in the post depicts an isolated system, suggesting a need for clarification on the definitions of closed and isolated systems.
  • Another participant confirms that isolated systems are indeed a subset of closed systems, indicating an understanding of the relationship between these concepts.
  • Several participants share personal experiences and positive feedback regarding the clarity and helpfulness of the article.

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While participants generally agree on the helpfulness of the post, there is a discussion regarding the definitions and distinctions between closed and isolated systems, indicating that this aspect remains somewhat contested.

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The discussion includes varying interpretations of system classifications in thermodynamics, which may depend on specific definitions and contexts not fully explored in the thread.

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Readers interested in thermodynamics, particularly those studying or working in thermal engineering, may find the insights and discussions beneficial.

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Don't be so hard on yourself. I always thought of you more like the crazy old uncle.
 
Thank you Chet! I am a Master student in thermal engineering and I find this extremely helpful. [emoji4]
 
boneh3ad said:
Don't be so hard on yourself. I always thought of you more like the crazy old uncle.
I don't know about the uncle part, but...
 
You're the best, Chet!
 
Many thanks for your contribution Chet, I've read many useful answers you gave here, before signing in!

If I just could ask a thing...Your insight talks about entropy change in closed systems. However, doesn't the last example depict an isolated system?
 
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Lo Scrondo said:
Many thanks for your contribution Chet, I've read many useful answers you gave here, before signing in!

If I just could ask a thing...Your insight talks about entropy change in closed systems. However, doesn't the last example depict an isolated system?
Isolated systems are a subset of closed systems.
 
Chestermiller said:
Isolated systems are a subset of closed systems.

I've thought that this could be the motivation. Thanks for your confirm!
 
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this article alone was sufficient to get my thermodynamics right.
 

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