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Introduction to Thermodynamics

Difficulty

For Refrigeration Plant Operators

Course Information

Estimated Time: 4 hours

Beginner

Who is this course for?

  • Candidates preparing for the Refrigeration Plant Operator Certification Exam
    • This course provides support for those studying Refrigeration Plant Operator Book 2, Chapter 3 Introduction to Thermodynamics
  • This is a required course for students registered in Recreation Manitoba’s “Thermodynamics of Refrigeration” supplementary course

What will you learn?

  • Fundamental concepts in the science of thermodynamics, including
    • The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
    • The relationship of energy, heat and work to the refrigeration cycle

How to use this course

This course supports candidates preparing for the Refrigeration Plant Operator certification exam. It supplements the textbook.

Follow the PanGlobal Refrigeration Plant Operator textbook Book 2, Unit 2, Chapter 3 Introduction to Thermodynamics:

  1. Read the textbook
  2. Watch the course videos
  3. Make your study notes
  4. Review the video transcripts and slide decks if you like to learn by reading
  5. Check the lesson Key Concepts
  6. Answer the multiple choice quizzes at the end of each chapter
  7. Take the final exam at the end of the course
Gwen Anderson Gwen Anderson Instructor

About the instructor

I hold a Second Class Power Engineering Certificate. Over the course of my 37 year career as a Power Engineer I have worked as an Assistant Engineer, Shift Engineer, Chief Engineer, Boiler Inspector for the Province of Manitoba, instructor of Power Engineering certification exam prep courses, and author of Power Engineering certification exam prep courses. Reach me at gwen@studypowerengineering.ca

Introduction to Thermodynamics

How to Use This Course
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson One Intro to Thermodynamic Concepts
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson Two Calculations using the First Law
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson Three: Energy, Heat, Work & the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Lesson 4 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson Four: Temperature and Temperature Measurement
Lesson 5 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson Five: Specific Heat, Sensible Heat, Latent Heat
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson Six Expansion of Solids and Liquids
Lesson 7 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Final Exam
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Introduction to Thermodynamics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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