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Gas properties and equations of state form the essential foundation for analyzing thermodynamic cycles, combustion, and propulsion systems. Understanding how […]

Thermochemistry is the branch of thermodynamics that deals with the heat and energy changes during chemical reactions. In aircraft propulsion,

Combustion is a chemical process in which a fuel reacts with an oxidizer, releasing heat and producing combustion products. In

Heat transfer is the study of how thermal energy moves from one place to another due to temperature differences. In

The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics forms the foundation for the concept of temperature. Though it sounds less prominent than the

The Third Law of Thermodynamics deals with the behavior of substances as their temperature approaches absolute zero. While it has

The Second Law of Thermodynamics introduces the concept of irreversibility and defines the direction of energy transfer. While the First

The First Law of Thermodynamics is a fundamental principle that connects energy, work, and heat. In the context of aircraft

Escape velocity is the minimum speed an object must have to break free from the gravitational attraction of a massive

Kepler’s Third Law states: “The square of the orbital period of a planet is proportional to the cube of the