The simple system in Figure 1 shows the application of the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The compressor (A) adds energy to the refrigerant, and it becomes hot, just the way a hand operated tire pump ...

Advocates for sustainable living say access to cooling should be considered a basic need in Sudbury, Ont. "It's critical for everyone," said Jacqueline Wilson a lawyer at the Canadian Environment Law ...

Thermodynamics, as with most concepts in science and physics, is most accurately described using mathematical equations. However, simple explanations, although not perfectly accurate, are sufficient ...