On the Thermodynamics of a Room, a Heater and a Window

Andrea Di Vita *

DICCA, Universita’ di Genova-1, via Montallegro, 16145 Genova, Italy

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

In depth discussion of thermodynamics of a familiar system made of a room, a heater and a window reveals the rich complexity underlying the deceptively simple assumption of local thermodynamic equilibrium. It displays also the failure of available approaches to non-equilibrium thermodynamics.

 

Keywords: Non-equilibrium thermodynamics, stability, local thermodynamical equilibrium


How to Cite

Di Vita, Andrea. 2013. “On the Thermodynamics of a Room, a Heater and a Window”. Physical Science International Journal 4 (1):166-80. https://journalpsij.com/index.php/PSIJ/article/view/139.