- Quasi-static and non-dissipative: No friction or viscosity
- Forward process $\rightarrow P_1,V_1,T_1 \Rightarrow P_2,V_2,T_2$
- Backward process $\rightarrow P_2,V_2,T_2 \Rightarrow P_1,V_1,T_1$
| Forward | Backward |
| -------- | -------- |
| $\Delta Q$ | -$\Delta Q$ |
| $\Delta W$ | -$\Delta W$ |
| $\Delta U$ | -$\Delta U$ |
![image](https://temp-public-img-folder.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/sathee.prutor.images/subject-images/iitpal/image/physics-class-11-unit-12-chapter-03-heat-engine-and-refrigerators-l-7_9-lydxzor5kcy-14.jpg)