Proof of Equivalence of Carnot Principle to II Law of Thermodynamics and Non-Equivalence to Clausius I and Kelvin Principles

The II law of thermodynamics is most often given in three supposedly equivalent formulations: two Clausius (I and II) and one Kelvin. The most general and indisputable entropy formulation belongs to Clausius (II). The earlier Clausius I principle determines the natural direction heat flow between bo...

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Main Author: Grzegorz Marcin Koczan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/24/3/392