Thermodynamics Flashcards

1
Q

In a bomb calorimeter, ___ is constant

A

V=k

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2
Q

In an open calorimeter, ___ is constant

A

P=k

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3
Q

Rigid vessel

A

V=k

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4
Q

This law is the basis for the manufacture of thermometers?

A

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

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5
Q

Energy is added to the water as work but is extracted from the water as heat was performed by ____

A

Joule

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6
Q

Properties that depend on the current state of the system and not on how the system reaches that state

A

State functions

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7
Q

State or path: U

A

State

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8
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State or path : H

A

State

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9
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State or path: S

A

State

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10
Q

State or path: Q
State or path: W

A

Q and W: path

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11
Q

For a constant pressure reversible process, the change in enthalpy of the system is:

A

Integral CpDT

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12
Q

What is the formula for work if the process is isotropic?

A

W= [(P2V2) - (P1V1)] / (n-1)

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13
Q

A solid is transformed into vapor without going through the liquid phase at __

A

Below triple point

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14
Q

Formula for volume and isothermal expansivity

A

(dV/V) = BdT- KdP

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15
Q

It is a device that converts the internal energy of a high pressure stream to shaft work

A

Turbine

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16
Q

It is called a turbine when

A

Motive force: superheated steam

17
Q

It is called an expander when

A

a high pressure gas like ammonia or ethylene is a motive force

18
Q

It is the maximum work that can be obtained from an adiabatic turbine given inlet conditions and given discharge pressure.

A

|Ws| (isentropic) –reversible shat work

19
Q

COMPARE: Wactual vs Ws (isentropic)

A

Wactual (irrev) < Ws (isentropic-rev)

20
Q

Industrial turbine application

A

Petrochemical, powerplant, chemical plant

21
Q

Ws of turbine

A

Ws = m(H2-H1)

22
Q

expander efficiency range

A

0.7 to 0.8