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1. Based on graph P-V below, what is the ratio of the work done by the gas in the process I, to the work done by the gas in the process II?
Thermodynamics key facts (7/9). Ideal gas law. 1. Form: ππππ= ππππ. ππ. ππ=Pressure, ππ=Volume, ππ=number of molecules, ππ. π΅π΅ =Boltzmannβs constant, ππ=temperature in K. 2. Form: ππππ= πππ π ππ. ππ=number. Problem: Given that the free energy of formation of liquid water is -237 kJ / mol, calculate the potential for the formation of hydrogen and oxygen from water. To solve this problem we must first calculate ΞG for the reaction, which is -2 ( -237 kJ / mol) = 474 kJ / mol. Knowing that ΞG = -nFE o and n = 4, we calculate the potential is -1.23 V. Thermodynamics problems and solutions When solving a Physics problem in general and one of Thermodynamics in particular, it is important to follow a certain order. Get used to being organized when you solve problems, and you will see how it gives good results. Processes (Ideal Gas) A steady flow compressor handles 113.3 m 3 /min of nitrogen (M = 28; k = 1.399) measured at intake where P1= 97 KPa and T1= 27 C. Discharge is at 311 KPa. The changes in KE and PE are negligible. For each of the following.
Known :
Process 1 :
Pressure (P) = 20 N/m2
Initial volume (V1) = 10 liter = 10 dm3 = 10 x 10-3 m3
Final volume (V2) = 40 liter = 40 dm3 = 40 x 10-3 m3
Process 2 :
Process (P) = 15 N/m2
Initial volume (V1) = 20 liter = 20 dm3 = 20 x 10-3 m3
Final volume (V2) = 60 liter = 60 dm3 = 60 x 10-3 m3
Wanted : The ratio of the work done by gas
Solution :
The work done by gas in the process I :
W = P ΞV = P (V2βV1) = (20)(40-10)(10-3 m3) = (20)(30)(10-3 m3) = (600)(10-3 m3) = 0.6 m3
The work done by gas in the process II :
W = P ΞV = P (V2βV1) = (15)(60-20)(10-3 m3) = (15)(40)(10-3 m3) = (600)(10-3 m3) = 0.6 m3
The ratio of the work done by gas in the process I and the process II :
0.6 m3 : 0.6 m3
1 : 1
2.
Based on the graph below, what is the work done by helium gas in the process AB?
Known :
Pressure (P) = 2 x 105 N/m2 = 2 x 105 Pascal
Initial volume (V1) = 5 cm3 = 5 x 10-6 m3
Final volume (V2) = 15 cm3 = 15 x 10-6 m3
Wanted : Work done by gas in process AB
Solution :
W = βP βV
W = P (V2 β V1)
W = (2 x 105)(15 x 10-6 β 5 x 10-6)
W = (2 x 105)(10 x 10-6) = (2 x 105)(1 x 10-5)
W = 2 Joule
3.
Based on the graph below, what is the work done in process a-b?
Known :
Initial pressure (P1) = 4 Pa = 4 N/m2
Final pressure (P2) = 6 Pa = 6 N/m2
Initial volume (V1) = 2 m3
Final volume (V2) = 4 m3
Wanted : work done I process a-b
Solution :
Work done by gas = area under curve a-b
W = area of triangle + area of rectangle
W = Β½ (6-4)(4-2) + 4(4-2)
W = Β½ (2)(2) + 4(2)
W = 2 + 8
W = 10 Joule
4. Based on graph below, what is the work done in process A-B-C-A.
Solution :
Work (W) = Area of the triangle A-B-C
W = Β½ (20-10)(6 x 105 β 2 x 105)
W = Β½ (10)(4 x 105)
W = (5)(4 x 105
)W = 20 x 105
W = 2 x 106 Joule
5. An engine absorbs 2000 Joule of heat at a high temperature and exhausted 1200 Joule of heat at a low temperature. What is the efficiency of the engine?
Known :
Heat input (QH) = 2000 Joule
Heat output (QL) = 1200 Joule
Work done by engine (W) = 2000 β 1200 = 800 Joule
Wanted : efficiency (e)
Solution :
e = W / QH
e = 800/2000
e = 0.4 x 100%
e = 40%
6. An engine absorbs heat at 960 Kelvin and the engine discharges heat at 576 Kelvin. What is the efficiency of the engine.
Known :
High temperature (TH) = 960 K
Low temperature (TL) = 576 K
Wanted: efficiency (e)
Solution :
Efficiency of Carnot engine = 0.4 x 100% = 40%
7. Based on the graph below, work done by the engine is 6000 Joule. What is the heat discharged by engine each circle?
Known :
Work (W) = 6000 Joule
High temperature (TH) = 800 Kelvin
Low temperature (TL) = 300 Kelvin
Wanted: heat discharged by the engine
Solution :
Carnot (ideal) efficiency :
Heat absorbed by Carnot engine :
W = e Q1
6000 = (0.625) Q1
Q1 = 6000 / 0.625
Q1 = 9600
Heat discharged by Carnot engine :
Q2 = Q1 β W
Q2 = 9600 β 6000
Q2 = 3600 Joule
8. The efficiency of a Carnot engine is 40%. If heat absorbed at 727Β°C then what is the low temperature.
Known :
Efficiency (e) = 40% = 40/100 = 0.4
High temperature (TH) = 727oC + 273 = 1000 K
Wanted : Low temperature
Solution :
TL = 600 Kelvin β 273 = 327oC
9. Based on graph below, if the engine absorbs 800 J of heat, what is the work done by the engine.
Known :
High temperature (TH) = 600 Kelvin

Low temperature (TL) = 250 Kelvin
Heat input (Q1) = 800 Joule
Wanted: Work (W)
Solution :
The efficiency of Carnot engine :
Work was done by the engine :
W = e Q1
W = (7/12)(800 Joule)
W = 466.7 Joule
10. The high temperature of a Carnot engine is 600 K. If the engine absorbs 600 J of heat and the low temperature is 400 K, what is the work done by the engine.
Known :
Low temperature (TL) = 400 K
High temperature (TH) = 600 K
Heat input (Q1) = 600 Joule
Wanted: Work was done by Carnot engine (W)
Solution :
The efficiency of the Carnot engine :
Work was done by Carnot engine :
W = e Q1
W = (1/3)(600) = 200 Joule
1. Two kg of air at 500kPa, 80Β°C expands adiabatically in a closed system until its volume is doubled and its temperature becomes equal to that of the surroundings which is at 100kPa and 5Β°C.
For this process, determine
1)the maximum work
2)the change in a availability and
3)the irreversibility.
Take, Cv = 0.718 KJ/kg K, R = 0.287 KJ/kg K.
2.A reversible heat engine receives 3000 KJ of heat from a constant temperature source at 650 K . If the surroundings is at 295 K,
determine
i)the availability of heat energy
ii)Unavailable heat.
A = Q1 βT0 (ΞS)
=3000 β295 (3.17)
=2064.85 KJ.
Unavailable heat (U.A) = T0 (ΞS)
=295 (3.17)
=935.15 KJ.
Result:
1)The availability of heat energy (A) = 2064.85 KJ.
2)Unavailable heat (U.A) = 935.15 KJ.
3. Air in a closed vessel of fixed volume 0.15 m3 exerts pressure of 12 bar at 250 Β°C. If the vessel is cooled so that the pressure falls to 3.5 bar , determine the final pressure, heat transfer and change of entropy.
Given Data:
V1 = 0.15 m3
p1 = 12 bar = 1200 KN/m2 p2 = 3.5 bar = 350 KN/m2
T1 = 250Β°C = 273+250 = 523 K
To find:
1)The final pressure,
2)Heat transfer
3)Change of entropy.
Solution:
Result:
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1)The final pressure, T2 = 152.54 K.
2)Heat transfer, Q = - 446.78 KJ.
3) Change of entropy,-1.06KJ/K. ΞS =
4. A domestic food freezer maintains a temperature of - 15Β°C. The ambient air is at 30Β°C. If the heat leaks into the freezer at a continuous rate of 1.75 KJ/s, what is the least power necessary to pump the heat out continuously?
Given Data:
TL = - 15Β°C = 273 β15 = 258 K
TH = 30Β°C = 273 + 30 = 303 K
QS = 1.75 KW
To find:
Least power, (W)
Solution:
Result:
Least power necessary to pump heat, W = 0.305 KW.
5. A refrigerator working on reversed Carnot cycle requires 0.5 KW per KW of cooling to maintain a temperature of -15Β°C. Determine the following:
a)COP of the refrigerator
b)Temperature at which heat is rejected and
Amount of heat rejected to the surroundings per KW of cooling.
Given Data:
W = 0.5 KW
Q2 = 1 KW
T2 = -15Β°C = 273 β15 = 258 K.
To find:
1)COP of the refrigerator (COP)
2)Temperature at which heat is rejected (T1)
3)Amount of heat rejected to the surroundings per KW of cooling (Q1)
Solution:
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Result:
1)COP of the refrigerator (COP) = 2
2)Temperature at which heat is rejected (T1) = 387 K
Amount of heat rejected to the surroundings per KW of cooling (Q1) = 1.5 KW.