Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: What are the ordinary and absolute temperature scales in the SI and

What are the ordinary and absolute temperature scales in the SI and the English system?

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Q: Helium gas is compressed from 90 kPa and 30°C to

Helium gas is compressed from 90 kPa and 30°C to 450 kPa in a reversible, adiabatic process. Determine the final temperature and the work done, assuming the process takes place (a) in a piston–cylinde...

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Q: Nitrogen at 120 kPa and 30°C is compressed to 600

Nitrogen at 120 kPa and 30°C is compressed to 600 kPa in an adiabatic compressor. Calculate the minimum work needed for this process in kJ/kg.

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Q: Five kg of air at 427°C and 600 kPa are

Five kg of air at 427°C and 600 kPa are contained in a piston–cylinder device. The air expands adiabatically until the pressure is 100 kPa and produces 600 kJ of work output. Assume air has constant s...

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Q: Is it possible for the entropy change of a closed system to

Is it possible for the entropy change of a closed system to be zero during an irreversible process? Explain.

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Q: A container filled with 45 kg of liquid water at 95°

A container filled with 45 kg of liquid water at 95°C is placed in a 90-m3 room that is initially at 12°C. Thermal equilibrium is established after a while as a result of heat tr...

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Q: Oxygen at 300 kPa and 90°C flowing at an average

Oxygen at 300 kPa and 90°C flowing at an average velocity of 3 m/s is expanded in an adiabatic nozzle. What is the maximum velocity of the oxygen at the outlet of this nozzle when the outlet pressure...

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Q: Air at 800 kPa and 400°C enters a steady-

Air at 800 kPa and 400°C enters a steady-flow nozzle with a low velocity and leaves at 100 kPa. If the air undergoes an adiabatic expansion process through the nozzle, what is the maximum velocity of...

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Q: The well-insulated container shown in Fig. P8–93E

The well-insulated container shown in Fig. P8–93E is initially evacuated. The supply line contains air that is maintained at 150 psia and 140°F. The valve is opened until...

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Q: An insulated rigid tank contains 4 kg of argon gas at 450

An insulated rigid tank contains 4 kg of argon gas at 450 kPa and 30°C. A valve is now opened, and argon is allowed to escape until the pressure inside drops to 200 kPa. Assuming the argon...

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