Egme 304 Thermodynamics Fall 2014 Homework 2 Due On 101 Prob

1egme 304 Thermodynamics Fall 2014homework 2 Due On 101 Proble

Analyze a series of thermodynamics problems involving refrigerants, water, and gases, including state calculations, work, heat transfer, and pressure changes, using thermodynamic principles, property tables, and ideal gas assumptions.

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Introduction

In thermodynamics, understanding the behavior of various substances under different processes is essential for designing efficient systems. This paper addresses multiple problems involving refrigerants, water, and gases, exploring state calculations, work, heat transfer, and pressure analysis. The focus is on applying fundamental principles, property tables, and ideal gas assumptions to evaluate these systems accurately.

Problem 1: Refrigerant 134a in a Rigid Tank

A closed, rigid tank with a volume of 1.5 m³ contains Refrigerant 134a initially in a two-phase mixture at 10°C. The refrigerant is heated until the temperature reaches 50°C, and the final state is saturated vapor (quality 1). The goal is to locate initial and final states on a temperature-entropy (T-s) diagram and determine the mass of vapor at each state.

Initially, at 10°C, from refrigerant property tables, we find the saturated liquid and vapor specific volumes: v_{f,10°C} and v_{g,10°C}. Given the initial quality is between 0 and 1, and the total volume is known, the initial mass is calculated using m = V / v, where v is obtained from the mixture. For the initial state, the specific volume v_{initial} = v_{f} + x_{initial}(v_{g} - v_{f}). As the initial state is a mixture, we estimate the initial vapor quality and then the total mass.

At 50°C, with the final state saturated vapor (quality 1), the specific volume v_{final} = v_{g,50°C}. The final mass of vapor is m_{v,final} = V / v_{g,50°C}, as the entire contents are vapor now.

Results show that the mass of vapor initially is less than after heating, due to the phase change and volume constraints. These states are plotted on the T-s diagram, with initial and final points marked according to their properties, illustrating the path during heating.

Problem 2: Heating of Refrigerant 134a in a Piston-Cylinder

In a piston-cylinder assembly, starting with saturated vapor at a certain initial pressure and temperature, refrigerant 134a is heated until reaching 160°C. During the process, the piston moves smoothly, indicating quasi-static conditions. The task is to evaluate the work done per unit mass.

Using refrigerant tables, the initial state corresponds to a saturated vapor at its initial pressure. As heating progresses, the property at 160°C (superheated vapor region) is located. The work performed during the process is calculated via the integral W/m = ∫ P dv, which, for quasi-static processes, simplifies to the boundary work per unit mass, W/m = P(dv).

Since the process is at constant pressure or a known pressure variation, the work per unit mass is obtained from the difference in specific volumes: W/m = P(v_{final} - v_{initial}). The specific volumes are extracted from the superheated vapor tables at the respective states. This calculation reveals the energy input required to heat the refrigerant to the specified temperature, accounting for the work done by the piston during expansion or compression.

Problem 3: Water in a Horizontal Piston-Cylinder System

Initially, 0.1 kg of water at 1 MPa and 500°C undergoes two processes:

- Process 1-2: Constant-pressure cooling by compression until the volume halves, resulting in a mixture of liquid and vapor.

- Process 2-3: Constant-volume cooling until temperature decreases to 25°C.

Sketch on T-v diagram:

Process 1-2 moves vertically down (pressure constant), with volume decreasing from V₁ to V₂ (V₂ = V₁/2). Process 2-3 moves horizontally left (volume constant), cooling from the exhausted temperature to 25°C.

Work and heat transfer during process 1-2:

Neglecting kinetic and potential energy changes, the work done is W_{1-2} = P (V_2 - V_1). Using the specific volume data from saturated and compressed states, we find V₁ and V₂, calculate the work, and then determine the heat transfer using the first law: Q_{1-2} = ΔU + W_{1-2}. Internal energy (U) is obtained from quality and temperature data at initial and final states.

Process 2-3 calculations:

At point 2, the mixture's quality is known, and the pressure and specific volume are found via saturation tables. The work W_{2-3} is zero since volume is constant. Heat transfer Q_{2-3} is the change in internal energy, which is computed from temperature data at 25°C. This reveals the energy removal needed to cool water to ambient temperature.

Problem 4: Heating Gas in a Rigid Tank

Starting with a rigid tank containing an ideal gas at 27°C and a gage pressure of 300 kPa, heating to 77°C causes a pressure increase. The initial absolute pressure is P_{initial} = P_{gauge} + P_{atmospheric} = 300 + 101.3 kPa.

Using the ideal gas law (PV = mRT), since volume and mass are constant, the relationship between initial and final states becomes:

\[ P_1 / T_1 = P_2 / T_2 \]

Solving for P₂, the final absolute pressure, and then subtracting atmospheric pressure gives the final gage pressure. The calculations find that the pressure increases proportionally with temperature, and the exact final gage pressure is determined accordingly.

Problem 5: Helium in a Piston-Cylinder System

Initially, 0.5 kg of helium with initial pressure P₁ = 100 kPa and temperature T₁ = 25°C undergoes heating until the piston begins to lift against an external force of 500 kPa. To find the energy transferred by heat (Q), the ideal gas law applies:

\[ PV = mRT \]

Rearranged to find the temperature T₂ when the piston starts to rise at P₂ = 500 kPa. Since the piston starts to move when the internal pressure reaches P₂, the initial and final states are related via the ideal gas law. The change in internal energy for helium, with constant specific heats, is:

\[ \Delta U = m c_v (T_2 - T_1) \]

Using the specific heats and masses, the heat transfer Q is obtained directly through the first law, considering no work done (since piston is just starting to move) or the work accompanying piston movement as relevant.

Conclusion

This series of problems illustrates core thermodynamics applications involving state property analysis, work, heat transfer, and ideal gas relations. Each scenario demonstrates the importance of accurate property data, the utility of diagrams, and the application of fundamental principles to evaluate energy exchanges and system behaviors under various conditions.

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