Thermodynamic Equilibrium

Thermodynamics Table of Contents

When a system is in equilibrium with regard to all possible changes in state, the system is in thermodynamic equilibrium. For example, if the gas that comprises a system is in thermal equilibrium, the temperature will be the same throughout the entire system.

Reference:

DOE-HDBK-1012/1-92 JUNE 1992, THERMODYNAMICS, HEAT TRANSFER, AND FLUID FLOW

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