Energy exchange (conservation) in a thermal system
Energy added, h
A
(ex. pump, compressor)
Energy extracted, h
E
(ex. turbine, windmill)
Energy lost, h
L
(ex. friction, valve, expansion)
pump
turbine
heat exchanger
condenser
h
E
h
A
h
L
, friction loss
through pipes
h
L
loss through
elbows
h
L
loss through
valves