Properties of Vapour Flashcards
1
Q
Define sensible heat and latent heat
A
sensible heat = associated with temperature change
latent heat = associated with phase change
2
Q
What does saturated mean
A
The system is ‘saturated’ with energy, it’s boiling
3
Q
If there’s a pressure drop does the boiling temperature increase or decrease
A
decrease
4
Q
Define ‘dry’ saturated
A
dry means there are no more water molecules, 100% steam
5
Q
Define insentropic
A
entropy stays the same
