Proposal for Generalized Exergy and Entropy Properties Based on Stable Equilibrium of Composite System-Reservoir

Pierfrancesco Palazzo

Technip, Rome, Italy.

DOI: 10.4236/jmp.2013.47A2008                

Abstract

The present theoretical study represents a proposal aimed at investigating about the possibility of generalizing the canonical entropy-exergy relationship and the reservoir concept. The method adopted assumes the equality of pressure and chemical potential as necessary conditions of mutual stable equilibrium between a system and a reservoir in addition to the equality of temperature that constitutes the basis for defining entropy as deriving from energy and exergy concepts. An attempt is made to define mechanical and chemical entropy as an additional and additive component of generalized entropy formulated from generalized exergy property. The implications in exergy method and the possible engineering applications of this approach are outlined as future developments among the domains involved.

Keywords

Adiabatic Availability; Available Energy; Generalized Exergy; Generalized Entropy; Reservoir; Stable Equilibrium; Exergy Method

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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