Homework 13: Alghamdi Ali Due Nov 27, 2017 11:00 PM Central

Homework 13 Alghamdi Ali Due Nov 27 2017 1100 Pm Central Time

Analyze thermodynamic problems involving ideal gases, work done during expansion and compression, heat transfer, internal energy changes, PV diagrams, efficiencies of thermodynamic cycles, phase change energy calculations, radiated energy, and properties of gases such as helium and air under various conditions.

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Thermodynamics provides a fundamental framework for understanding energy transfer, work, heat, and the behavior of gases under different conditions. This paper explores a variety of problems related to ideal gases, including work during expansion and compression, heat transfer, internal energy changes, PV diagrams, thermodynamic cycle efficiencies, phase change energies, thermal radiation, and properties of gases like helium and air in different scenarios.

Work Done During Gas Expansion

When analyzing the work done by an ideal gas during expansion or compression, the fundamental relation is: W = P ΔV for processes at constant pressure. In the case where the gas expands from 1 L to 5 L at a constant temperature (isothermal process), the work done can be derived from the formula W = nRT ln(Vf/Vi), where n is the number of moles, R is the universal gas constant, T is absolute temperature, and Vf and Vi are the final and initial volumes (McMillan & Establish, 2020). Given 5 mol of an ideal gas at 140°C (which is 413 K), expanding from 1 L to 5 L, the calculation involves converting volumes to cubic meters and substituting the known values to find the work done in joules. This process demonstrates how an expansion at constant temperature results in positive work done by the gas on the surroundings (Cengel & Boles, 2015).

Pressure of Steam Moving into a Cylinder

The work done by steam on a piston at constant pressure can be related to the piston area (A), displacement (Δx), and the pressure (P). The work is W = P A Δx. Given the piston diameter of 2.00 cm, the area is calculated as A = π r². The work done (7.410 J) relates to the pressure via rearranged formulas, leading to P = W / (A * Δx). Plugging in the numbers yields the pressure of the steam in pascals. This example illustrates the relationship between mechanical work and steam pressure, emphasizing the importance of geometric considerations in thermodynamic calculations (Yunus & Ozdil, 2018).

Work in Isothermal Expansion and Compression

For a gas initially at 2.1 atm and 5 m³, expanding at constant pressure to three times its initial volume, the work done is calculated as W = P ΔV. Since pressure remains constant, the work equals the pressure times the change in volume (ΔV = 2 V). Converting units appropriately, the work yields a value in joules for the expansion. Conversely, during compression to one-third of the initial volume, the work is negative, indicating work done on the gas. These calculations elucidate how volume changes directly influence the work performed during thermodynamic processes, following the principles of PV work (Çengel & Boles, 2015).

Internal Energy Change

The change in internal energy (ΔU) relates directly to the heat added or removed and the work done by the system via the first law of thermodynamics: ΔU = Q - W. If a gas absorbs 200 J of heat, has 119 J of work done on it, and then does 30 J of work, the internal energy change becomes ΔU = Q - W_total, accounting for all work interactions. Calculations demonstrate the importance of energy conservation principles and how heat transfer and work influence internal energy variations (Bejan, 2016).

Work in Thermodynamic Pathways

Using initial and final states with given pressures, volumes, and internal energies, the work done along specific paths (e.g., IAF, IBF, IF) can be calculated through the area under the PV curve or using path-dependent formulas. For each path, calculations involve integrating pressure over volume change or applying specific thermodynamic relations. The net heat transfer involves the first law, considering the differences between internal energy changes and work done. These problems highlight the path dependence of work and heat, illustrating concepts in thermodynamic cycles and state functions (Peshkov & Kim, 2017).

Thermodynamic Cycle Efficiency

The efficiency of a thermodynamic cycle involving isothermal and isochoric processes can be evaluated by calculating work done during expansions and compressions, heat absorbed during heat intake steps, and losses. Using the ideal gas law and thermodynamic relations, the cycle's net work and heat input are determined, then the efficiency is derived as the ratio of net work output to heat input, expressed as a percentage. Such analysis emphasizes the practical importance of cycle optimization in engines and refrigerators (Rosen & Spence, 2012).

Work from Water Boiling and Vaporization

The work done by steam during water vaporization involves the ideal gas law, where the number of moles and initial conditions determine the energy involved. The work is calculated as W = P ΔV, with vapor volume change derived from the ideal gas law. Additionally, the change in internal energy due to vaporization includes considerations of latent heat of vaporization, connecting phase change energy to thermodynamic properties. This exemplifies the energy exchange during phase transitions, critical in power plants and heating systems (Rettig & Kock, 2017).

Radiated Energy from Houses and Sun

The energy radiated by a house or the Sun primarily depends on the Stefan–Boltzmann law: Q = ε σ A T^4, where ε is emissivity, σ is the Stefan–Boltzmann constant, A is surface area, and T is temperature in Kelvin. Calculations for a house involve converting °C to K, and applying this relation yields the rate of radiative heat transfer. Similarly, for the Sun, given its temperature and radius, the total power output is found through calculating the surface area and integrating radiated energy over its entire surface. These principles demonstrate energy transfer via electromagnetic radiation in real-world applications (Siegel & Howell, 2019).

Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Material

In heat conduction through insulation, Fourier's law relates heat flux to thermal conductivity (k), temperature difference (ΔT), and thickness (d): Q = (k A ΔT) / d. Rearranging yields k = (Q d) / (A ΔT). Given the power, surface area, temperature difference, and wall thickness, the thermal conductivity of the insulation material can be computed. This calculation underscores the importance of material properties in building energy efficiency (Incropera et al., 2017).

Energy Radiated by the Sun

The total energy radiated by the Sun per second uses the Stefan–Boltzmann law and considers the Sun's temperature, radius, and emissivity: P = ε σ 4π R^2 T^4. Plugging in the values yields the Sun's total radiated power, providing insight into stellar energy output and the Sun-metric energy balance crucial in astrophysics and climate science (Kopp & Lean, 2011).

Helium Gas in a Balloon

The number of helium atoms in a balloon can be calculated using the ideal gas law: PV = nRT. Rearranged to find n = PV / RT, where P is pressure, V is volume, T is temperature, R is the gas constant, and P can be converted to pascals and V to cubic meters. Once n is known, multiplying by Avogadro's number yields the total number of atoms. The average kinetic energy per helium atom is (3/2) k T, and the root mean square speed is calculated via v_rms = √(3 k T / m), where m is the mass of one helium atom (Huang, 2018; McMillan & Establish, 2020).

Heating and Expansion of Gas

For a mole of air initially at a specified temperature and volume, adding a certain amount of heat causes an increase in internal energy and expansion. Using specific heat capacities, the change in temperature and new volume can be calculated, with the final volume described by the relation: ΔQ = n C_v ΔT. For adiabatic processes involving diatomic gases (γ = 1.40), the final temperature and pressure after compression are derived using adiabatic relations: P₂/P₁ = (V₁/V₂)^γ and T₂/T₁ = (V₁/V₂)^{γ-1}. These calculations demonstrate energy and entropy considerations in engines and real gases (Yunus & Ozdil, 2018; Çengel & Boles, 2015).

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