Thermodynamic Work
In thermodynamics, work is the quantity of energy transferred from one system to another without an accompanying transfer of entropy. It is a generalization of the concept of mechanical work in mechanics. In the SI system of measurement, work is measured in joules (symbol: J). The rate at which work is performed is power.It can be related to a variety of physical systems, in the case of an ideal gas is:
Work = (number of moles) * (ideal gas constant) * (change of temperature)
The equation is:
W= n R ΔT
Where:
W: Thermodynamic work
R: Ideal gas constant. (8.314 kg*m2/s2*mol*K)
ΔT: Absolute Temperature in Kelvin.
n: moles
