electronic glossary with vocabulary and key concepts from the reading to get familiar with terminology.
closed system
phrase
In thermodynamics, a closed system can exchange energy (as heat or work) but not matter, with its surroundings
Example: the radiation emitted by a blackbody (which is an idealised object that perfectly absorbs and emits all radiation that strikes it's surface) That is; the entropy or the disorder of a CLOSED SYSTEM must always increase.
en: Sistema Cerrado
Conduction
noun
Conduction heat transfer is the transfer of heat through matter (i.e., solids, liquids, or gases) without bulk motion of the matter
Example: To conserve heat loss by radiation, convection and CONDUCTION blood flow to the dermis of the skin is reduced.
en: Conducción
consist of
phrase
be composed or made up of.
Example: "the information perfectly consists with our friend's account"
en: Consiste en
Convection
noun
movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the cooler parts move down convection currents.
Example: CONVECTION between the food and the cold air and conduction within the food pieces.
en: convección
Deal with
phrase
Deal with
Example: to make business agreements with (someone) He deals fairly with all his customers. Their salespeople are very easy to deal with.
en: Tratar Con
Fixed mass
phrase
The gaseous state is characterized by having a fixed mass, but variable shape and volume. The gases take the form and occupy the entire volume of the container that contains them.
Example: A closed system (also known as a control mass) consists of a fixed amount of mass and no other mass can cross its boundary. That is, no mass can enter or leave a closed system
en: masa fija
Heat Transfer
phrase
Heat transfer, also referred to simply as heat, is the movement of thermal energy from one thing to another thing of different temperature.
Example: HEAT TRANSFER through solid objects is through conduction. HEAT TRANSFER from a solid to air is by conduction and partial convection.
en: Tranferencia de Calor
inner surface
phrase
In thermodynamics a region of space is defined as phase. For example, the pressure difference between the interior
Example: Thermodynamics of surfaces in multicomponent systems: Isotherm ... energetic, the surface molecules have an average internal energy.
en: Superficie interior
Internal energy
phrase
Internal energy is defined as the energy associated with the random, disordered motion of molecules. It is separated in scale from the macroscopic ordered energy associated with moving objects;
Example: The change in INTERNAL ENERGY (U) of the system is equal to the heat added (Q)
en: Energía Interna
mass transfer
phrase
Mass transfer is the net movement of mass from one location, which generally means flow, phase, fraction, or component, to another.
Example: This occurs when two substances with different chemical compositions come into contact. The substance that is diffused leaves a region of high concentration and passes to another of lower concentration
en: Transferencia de Masa
open system
phrase
An open system can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings. The stovetop example would be an open system, because heat and water vapor can be lost to the air.
Example: An open system is a system that continuously interacts with its environment.
en: Sistema Abierto
outer surface
phrase
The outside part or uppermost layer of something. facade. surface. exterior.
Example: It is made up of the walls of the container that contains the system
en: Superficie Exterior
Radiation
noun
the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization.
Example: A note of caution concerning the relationship between cumulated intercepted solar RADIATION and crop growth.
en: Radiación
Total energy
phrase
La energía total de un sistema es la suma de la energía interna
Example: TOTAL ENERGY, E = KE + PE + FE Energy is expressed in Nm (SI units) Following the law of conservation, assuming no energy loss between two sections, then the energy at one section
en: Energía Total
undergo
noun
experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant, painful, or arduous).
Example: The new engine must undergo all the necessary tests.
