This chapter covers the basics of
thermodynamics and heat transfer, which helps in understanding the heat
transfer mechanism and thermal modeling of various solar thermal systems
covered in further chapters. The laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer are
also covered in the chapter. The general terms related to thermodynamics and
heat transfer are also defined in this chapter, as these terms will be used
frequently in upcoming chapters.
Keywords: Basics of heat transfer, Basic terminology, Laws of heat transfer, Thermodynamics.
