Thermodynamics

Clausius Inequality

Entropy change is at least Q/T. Equality holds for reversible processes.

Variables

ΔS
Entropy change
Change in entropy
J/K
Q
Heat transfer
Heat added to system
J
T
Temperature
Temperature of reservoir
K

Derivation

From second law: for irreversible processes, entropy generation > 0, so ΔS > Q/T.

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