Questions from Thermal Fluid Science

Q: Reconsider Prob. 8–94. Using appropriate software, investigate

Reconsider Prob. 8–94. Using appropriate software, investigate the effect of the final pressure on the final mass in the tank as the pressure varies from 450 to 150 kPa, and plot the...

Q: Consider an alcohol and a mercury thermometer that read exactly 0°

Consider an alcohol and a mercury thermometer that read exactly 0°C at the ice point and 100°C at the steam point. The distance between the two points is divided into 100 equal parts in both thermomet...

Q: In large compressors, the gas is often cooled while being compressed

In large compressors, the gas is often cooled while being compressed to reduce the power consumed by the compressor. Explain how cooling the gas during a compression process reduces the power consumpt...

Q: The turbines in steam power plants operate essentially under adiabatic conditions.

The turbines in steam power plants operate essentially under adiabatic conditions. A plant engineer suggests ending this practice. She proposes to run cooling water through the outer surface of the ca...

Q: It is well known that the power consumed by a compressor can

It is well known that the power consumed by a compressor can be reduced by cooling the gas during compression. Inspired by this, somebody proposes to cool the liquid as it flows through a pump, in ord...

Q: Calculate the work produced, in kJ/kg, for the

Calculate the work produced, in kJ/kg, for the reversible steady-flow process 1–3 shown in Fig. P8–99.

Q: What are the air-standard assumptions?

What are the air-standard assumptions?

Q: Define the following terms related to reciprocating engines: stroke, bore

Define the following terms related to reciprocating engines: stroke, bore, top dead center, and clearance volume.

Q: Consider a simple ideal Rankine cycle with fixed turbine inlet conditions.

Consider a simple ideal Rankine cycle with fixed turbine inlet conditions. What is the effect of lowering the condenser pressure on;

Q: Consider a simple ideal Rankine cycle with fixed turbine inlet temperature and

Consider a simple ideal Rankine cycle with fixed turbine inlet temperature and condenser pressure. What is the effect of increasing the boiler pressure on;