Programs for thermodynamics calculations

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SUMMARY

Thermodynamic calculations can be efficiently performed using specialized software, particularly multiphysics programs. ProPhyPlus is highlighted as a user-friendly tool for calculations involving piston-cylinder arrangements, including work done based on initial and final volumes and polytropic exponents. Additionally, JavaScript-based programs are available for calculating Gibbs Free energy. The discussion emphasizes the advantages of using software over manual calculations, particularly in complex scenarios.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thermodynamic principles, including piston-cylinder arrangements
  • Familiarity with multiphysics software and its applications
  • Basic knowledge of numerical analysis and computer algebra systems (CAS)
  • Experience with Gibbs Free energy calculations
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore ProPhyPlus for thermodynamic calculations
  • Research JavaScript-based programs for Gibbs Free energy calculations
  • Investigate the capabilities of multiphysics software in thermodynamic analysis
  • Review the provided resource on spreadsheet calculations of thermodynamic properties
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Engineers, physicists, and students involved in thermodynamics, as well as software developers interested in multiphysics applications and thermodynamic property calculations.

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I know these calculations in thermodynamics can be done by hand or a simple calculator but I wonder if some programs do these calculations. These programs might be called multiphysics programs. An example of a calculation - select piston-cylinder arrangement.
-enter initial volume and pressure; P1 V1
- enter final volume and polytropic exponent
- calculate work done
This calculation can be performed in numerical analysis programs or CAS but can multiphysics programs have an advantage?

Thank you.
 
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Rachel duPre said:
British Gas did precisely this and I know the programmer if you are interested?

What do you mean by I know the programmer? Do you mean program itself?

Meanwhile can some multiphysics programs do such things? Is "British Gas" a multiphysics program. When I googled it I saw a company not a program.

Thank you.
 

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