The Law of Conservation: Crash Course Engineering #7

The video explores the concept of a magical box to illustrate the Law of Conservation, explaining how matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed. It introduces systems and processes, using a cake baking analogy to explain conversion, yield, and byproducts. The video then applies these concepts to steelmaking, discussing accumulation, generation, and consumption. Finally, it offers strategies for improving system efficiency, including recycling and handling contaminants, emphasizing the importance of engineering problem-solving.

What is the Law of Conservation and how does it apply to engineering systems?

Explain the concept of 'steady state' in a system.

What are conversion and yield, and why are they important in engineering?

Describe the process of accumulation in engineering systems.

How can engineers improve the efficiency of a system?

What challenges do engineers face when dealing with contaminants in raw materials?

Discuss the importance of testing limits in engineering design.