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written by Subrata Bhattacharjee
This web site provides users with visual tools for learning topics taught in a typical engineering thermodynamics class.  Animations, interactive simulations, practical problems with online solutions, and illustrated explanations are available.  The animations and interactive modules illustrate basic thermodynamic concepts of energy, entropy, and mass flow. Registered users may engage in a discussion forum and download a license to customize the materials for different audiences.
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Thermo & Stat Mech
- General
- High School
- Lower Undergraduate
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- Instructional Material
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= Tutorial
- Audio/Visual
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- Conceptual Physics
- Algebra-based Physics
- AP Physics
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© 2007 Entropysoft, Del Mar, CA
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Keywords:
chemical equilibrium, entropy, thermodynamic systems, thermodynamics, thermofluids
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Metadata instance created May 17, 2007 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:
August 10, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
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when Cataloged:
January 1, 2007
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This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.


Topic: Heat and Temperature
Unit Title: Teaching about Heat and Thermal Energy

This resource provides visual tools for understanding fundamental thermodynamic processes.  Animations, interactive simulations, practical problems with online solutions, and illustrated explanations provide a comprehensive scope of activities. Appropriate for use as content support for teachers or for students in an Algebra-based of AP Physics course.

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Topic: Heat and Temperature
Unit Title: Teaching about Heat and Thermal Energy

A visual platform to analyze thermofluids problems, verify hand calculations, pursue what-if scenarios, visualize thermal systems, and engage in a life-long journey to master thermodynamics

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S. Bhattacharjee, (2007), WWW Document, (http://www.thermofluids.net/).
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S. Bhattacharjee, The Expert System for Thermodynamics - T.E.S.T. (2007), <http://www.thermofluids.net/>.
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Bhattacharjee, S. (2007, January 1). The Expert System for Thermodynamics - T.E.S.T.. Retrieved March 19, 2025, from http://www.thermofluids.net/
Chicago Format
Bhattacharjee, Subrata. The Expert System for Thermodynamics - T.E.S.T.. January 1, 2007. http://www.thermofluids.net/ (accessed 19 March 2025).
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Bhattacharjee, Subrata. The Expert System for Thermodynamics - T.E.S.T.. 2007. 1 Jan. 2007. 19 Mar. 2025 <http://www.thermofluids.net/>.
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