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Steady State (Thermodynamics)

You're the second person this week to solicit my opinion on a question of thermodynamics.While I did go to engineering school, I'm an architect, and pretty much unqualified to render a technical opinion. However, on matters of composition:

This reads a lot like a direct quote, or a close paraphrase from a textbook - presumably the book listed as a reference. The reference to Figure 1 is what makes me wonder. If this is the case, it's a copyright violation, and must be substantially recomposed. Otherwise, I'd say it's a good basic discussion of the topic. Acroterion _(talk) 21:13, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I see now; I reverted vandalism on the main Thermodynamics page; unfortunately, that doesn't mean I'm an authority on the subject. Acroterion _(talk) 21:17, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Sorry I have not replied earlier. I have been on a wikibreak and overseas. I agree with the comments of the above user. What do you mean by the reference to Fig. 1? There is no figure 1. I also wonder whether this needs an article on its own or whether details of the steady state in thermodynamics could be added to another article. --Bduke 02:31, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

To whomever can help, I have another problem with my article. I realize that I made a reference to a figure 1 in my article but didn't have any image. I tried to upload an image that I created but I don't know how to put it in my actual article. If anybody can help that would be great, the name of the image I should have uploaded is Steady State.jpg. What I actually want is to have the image already on the page instead of a link. I would appreciate any feedback. Mistre85 19:18, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

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I'll take a look at your new article you dropped me a note about as soon as I have time. Meanwhile, welcome, good luck, and have fun. --MPerel 02:19, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

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