Figures of Merit for Energy Conversion Processes.

Rubin, Morton H.

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ERIC Number: EJ185830

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Publication Date: 1978

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Figures of Merit for Energy Conversion Processes

Rubin, Morton H.

American Journal of Physics, 46, 6, 637-9, Jun 78

Explores the problem of how to determine standards of performance for energy conversion processes. Argues against infinitely slow reversible processes as standards, and explores simple and faster alternative processes. (Author/GA)

Descriptors: College Science, Conservation Education, Efficiency, Energy, Energy Conservation, Higher Education, Laboratory Techniques, Physics, Science Education, Thermodynamics

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