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