UNIT - I

DEFINITIONS AND BASIC CONCEPTS

1.1 What is Thermodynamics?
The science, which deals the analysis of various machines by quantity, which involves the
transfer of energy into useful work, is called thermodynamics. Many energy conversion devices
require the transfer of energy into work. Thermodynamics is applied in various thermal equipments
like steam turbine, boiler, condenser, cooling tower, heat exchanger, reciprocating engines, heat
pump etc. It is also used in internal combustion engines, turbo jets and rockets. In all these cases,
design of thermal equipments essentially requires the in depth knowledge of thermodynamics.
Work transfer maybe in any form Mechanical work, electrical work or from surface tension or
magnetic field. Hence the study of work and energy transfers is very important in the field of
engineering.
1.2 UNITS
SI unit system has three divisions: 1. Base units 2. Derived units 3. Supplementary unit
1.2.1 Base units:
The base unit is the first division of SI units in which seven kinds of fundamental quantities
are measured.
Metre (m):
Kilogram (Kg
Ampere (A
Kelvin (K):It
Candela (L) :
Mole (mol):

1.2.2. Derived units:

1.2.3. Supplementary units:
Radian (rad):
Steradian (Sr) :
1.3 Important units
1.3.1.Mass and weight:
1.3.2. Pressure:

There are various units followed for pressure. They are given below.
1 bar
Pa
1 Atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric pressure

=
=
=
=

10 5 N / m 2
1N/m2
1.013 x 10 5 N / m 2
760 mm of Hg

1mm of Hg
1N/m2

=
=

1013 x 10 2 / 760
760 / 1013 x10 2

1ata (atmospheric technical absolute) =

=
=

133.3 N / m 2
7.5 x 10 -3 mm of Hg

736 mm of Hg

1.3.2.1. Elements of Measurements of Pressure :

There are three elements in measurement of pressure.
1. Atmospheric pressure 2. Gauge pressure 3. Absolute pressure
Atmospheric pressure (Patm
Gauge pressure (Pg):
Absolute pressure:

The relation between above three pressures is given below :

pabs = patm

pg

* Normal temperature and pressure ( NTP ): Normal temperature and pressure refers to the
conditions of atmospheric pressure at 760 mm of Hg and 20 C
Standard temperature and pressure (STP): STP refers that the temperature and pressure of any
gas in standard atmospheric pressure are taken at 760 mm of Hg and 0 C.

1.3.2.2 Pressure measurement:

(i) The Piezometer Tube:
(ii) U-Tube manometer:
Manometer is commonly used for measuring pressure. It consists of a glass U-tube. Mercury
is filled in the U-tube. One end of the manometer is connected to the tank pipe in which the
pressure of fluid is to be measured and the other end is open to the atmosphere. The gauge pressure
and vacuum pressure can be measured using U tube manometers (Fig 1.4).
(iii) Mechanical gauge:

1.3.3. ZEROTH LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS :

Temperature:
Two scales are used to measure the temperature
1. Centigrade scale

2. Fahrenheit scale

Centigrade or Celsius scale:

Fahrenheit scale:
Absolute temperature:
Measurement of Temperature:
(i) Gas Filled Thermometer:

(ii)

Electrical Resistance Thermometer:

(iii) Thermocouple:
A few thermocouple metal pairs that are commonly used for temperature measurements are Iron
Constantan, Copper Constantan, Chromel Alumel, Platinum/Platinum rhodium etc.
(iv) Pyrometers:
1.3.4 FORCE:
1.3.5 ENERGY:
A capacity to do work is called energy. Energy may be given in two forms: a) Stored
energy, b) Transit energy
Stored energy:
Transit energy:
Kinetic energy:
Potential energy:
Flow energy:
Energy is a thermodynamic property of system. The energy is a point function and the value of it
depends on the end states only and not on the path by which the change of state occurs in a process.
LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
Concepts Of Thermodynamics :
Thermodynamic system:

Boundary

Surroundings
Boundary

System

System
Gas filled in a vessel

Fig 1.9 (a)

Fig 1.9 (b)

Types of thermodynamic systems:

Thermodynamic systems are generally classified in to three as given below:
Thermodynamic systems

Closed system

Open system

Isolated system

Closed system: A system, which has a fixed mass in it and allows only energy transfer in to the
system and out of the system, is referred as closed system.
Open system:
Isolated system:
Thermodynamic Properties:
Thermodynamic property is classified in to two types:
1. Intensive property 2. Extensive property
Intensive property:

Extensive property:
State:
Change of state:
Thermodynamic Process:
Path:
Thermodynamic cycle:
Equilibrium:
Mechanical Equilibrium:.
Chemical equilibrium:
Thermal equilibrium:
Thermodynamic equilibrium:
Reversible process
It is defined as a process, which proceeds in such a manner that the system remains ,
almost close to an equilibrium state at all time . It is also called quasi static process: It is shown in
Fig 1.13.
2

Equilibrium states
Fig 1.13

1.3.6 WORK :

Work developed or work output

Work done or work input

work done from turbine

(Positive work)

work to the compressor

(Negative work)

In thermodynamics, the work done by the system is considered as positive work transfer. The work
done on the system is considered as negative work transfer.
There are a few forms of work transfer considered in thermodynamics. They are given below:
1. Displacement work 2. Shaft work 3. Electrical work 4. Paddle wheel work 5. Flow work 6.
Work done of a stretching wire
7. Work done in changing the area of surface film 8.
Magnetization of paramagnetic solid 9. Free expansion

Form of work
Compression or
expansion work
Shaft work
Electrical work
Flow work
Magnetic work
Surface tension
Paddle wheel work
Work in a
stretching wire

Various forms of work transfer

Force
Type of
displacement
Pressure
Change in volume

Work

Torque
Electric field
pressure
Magnetic field
Surface tension
Torque

Rotation
Polarization
Volume
Magnetic moment
Peripheral area
Change in volume

Pdv (flow process)

-vdp (non flow process)
2NT
EI
pv
-H.dI
-dA
-Tdv

Stress

Strain

- AL2 / 2

1.3.7 HEAT :
It is a form of energy in transit, which occurs due to the temperature difference between
two points in a substance or a body. Heat can be transferred across the boundary only when a
system at a higher-level temperature to a system at a lower level temperature. It can never happen
in the reverse direction by nature. This contrary will be discussed in the Second law of
thermodynamics. Heat is measured in Joules or Kilo Joules. Heat can only be sensed due to the
temperature difference. Heat can be transferred by any of the following modes:
(i) Conduction (ii) Convection (iii) Radiation
1) Conduction:
It is the transfer of heat within a body or more than a body by the physical contact but in the
absence of fluid motion. Example for conduction is a metal rod heated up at one end by an external
source of heat. Heat is transferred from the source end to the other end of the rod by movement of
molecules from one end to the other end.
2) Convection:
It is the transfer of heat within a fluid or gas or between two mediums by the motion of
molecules from one region to another region. Water heated up in a vessel is an example for
convection heat transfer.

3) Radiation :
It is the transfer of heat from hot body to cold body by movement particles in the space or
between gas mediums.
1.3.7.1 Heat may be classified into two forms :
1. Sensible heat
2. Latent heat
1. Sensible heat:
2. Latent heat :
Three types of latent heat are: a) Latent heat of melting or fusion b) Latent heat of freezing or
sublimation c) Latent heat of vaporization or evaporation
1.3.7.2 Specific heat capacity:
The values of specific heat for heating and cooling the gas may be taken in two ways :
1) Specific heat at constant pressure (Cp)
2) Specific heat at constant volume (Cv) .
It is to be noted that the Cp value is always greater than Cv.
Specific heat at constant pressure ( Cp ):
Specific heat at constant pressure ( Cv ):
1.3.7.2 Molar specific heats of gases :
1.4 FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS:
[Qalgebraic] = [Walgebraic ]
cycleQ = cycleW
Qb

Qa

System

Wa

Boundary

Wb

Fig 1.22

1.4.1 Perpetual motion machine of first kind (PMM I ):

1.4.2 VARIOUS THERMODYNAMIC PROCESSES :

Non-Flow Process

Reversible

Irreversible

Fig 1.24

Flow Process

Fig 1.25

Steady flow
Process

Unsteady
flow process

REVERSIBLE NON-FLOW PROCESS

Constant
volume
Process

Isochori
c

Constant
Pressure

Constant
Temperature

Process

Process

Isobari
c

Isothermal

Hyperbolic

Reversible
Adiabatic

Process

Polytropic

Process

Process
Isentropi
c

Fig 1.26

1.4.2.1 Constant volume process:

1. P-V-T relationship:
We know that the general gas equation is
PV = m RT

2
P/T = Constant
P/T

= P1/T1

= P2/T2

1
V

1.4.2.2 Constant pressure process:

1. P-V-T relationship:
We know that the general gas equation is
PV

= m RT

V/T = Constant
V/T

V1/T1

= V2/T2

1.4.2.3. Constant Temperature process:

1. P-V-T relationship:
We know that the general gas equation is
PV = m RT
As the temperature is constant during the process the gas equation becomes pV = constant

P
V
Fig 1.29
1.4.2.4 Reversible Adiabatic process:
1. P-V-T relationship:
We know that the general gas equation is
PV = m RT

pV = Constant
P1V1 = P2V2

pV =

pV = Constant

Work
transfer W1-2
V

1.4.2.5. Polytropic process

1. P-V-T relationship:
We know that the general gas equation is
PV

m RT

pV n = Constant
pV n =

P1V1n =

pV n = Constant

p2V2n

It is important to note that the sign conversions for heat and work should be carefully followed
in case of heating or expansion and cooling or compression of gases. The expansion of gases is
considered to be positive work and cooling of gas is considered as negative work. Similarly the

expansion or heating of gas in which positive heat transfer is considered whereas cooling or
compression of gas is negative heat transfer.

Flow processes or open systems :

Steady flow energy equation ( SFEE )
As per energy balance at both the sides of inlet and outlet
Sum of all energies at inlet

= Sum of all energies at outlet

Heat transfer + [ Kinetic energy + Potential energy

+ flow energy + Internal energy ] inlet
=

Work transfer + [ Kinetic energy + Potential energy

+ flow energy + Internal energy ] outlet

Applications of steady flow processes :

1. Boiler 2. Evaporator 3. Condenser 4. Heat exchanger 5. Steam nozzle 6.Turbine
7. Reciprocating compressor 8. Rotary compressor

1) Boiler : Boiler is a closed vessel in which steam is generated by adding heat to water. Boiler is
assumed as a steady flow heat absorbing system.
Assumptions made :
1. No work transfer (W = 0)
2. Change in kinetic energy is negligible
3. Change in potential energy is negligible

2)Evaporator:
3) Condenser :
4) Turbine :
5) Rotary compressor:
6) Reciprocating compressor :
7) Steam nozzle

SOLVED PROBLEMS IN FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS , NON FLOW

PROCESSES AND FLOW PROCESSES
Summary :
First law of thermodynamics applied to
A ) Thermodynamic cycle : Q = W
B ) During a change of state in a process : Q = W + U
Table: 1.5
Type of
P-V-T
Work
Change
Heat
Change

P-V

P-T

Process

relationship

Constant
volume
process

P/T = C

( Isochoric
)
Constant
pressure
process
(Isobaric)

Reversible
adiabatic
process

in
internal
energy

transfer

in
enthalpy

diagram

m Cv T

m Cv

m Cp T

P
2
V

P/T = P1/T1
= P2/T2

V/T = C
V/T = V1/T1 P (V2- V1)
=
V2/T2

m Cv T

m Cp T

m Cp T

2.3 P1V1
log10
(V2/V1 )

pV = C
pV = p1V
1

2.3 P1V1
log10
(V2/V1 )

m Cv T

1
2

P
2
T

m Cv
T

1
2
V

P
[ P2V2 P1V1 ] / (1)

2
T

2.3 P1V1
log10
(V2/V1 )

2.3 P1V1
log10
(V2/V1 )

pV = C
pV = p1V1
= pV2

= pV

Diagram

Constant
Temperatu pV = C
re process pV = p1V1
= pV2
(Isotherma
l)
Hyperboli
c process

transfer

1
2

m Cp T
V

P
2
T

Polytropic
process

PVn = C
PVn = p1V
1

= pV
2

[ P2V2 P1V1 ] / (n1)

m Cv
T

[ P2V2 P1V1 ] / (n1)

+
mCv ( T2
T1)

1
m Cp T P

2
V

Problem 1:
A system undergoes a thermodynamic cycle . Four processes are involved in the cycle. The values
of work transfer , heat transfer and internal energy in each process are tabulated in the table . Find
rate of work. Check the work and heat transfer follows first law.
Thermodynamic
process
A-B
B-C
C-D

Work transfer
KJ / min
250
-800
-600

Change in internal
energy kJ / min
-400

Heat transfer
KJ / min
300
-200

D-A

---

100

50

Process A- B :
Q A- B =
300
=
U A- B

W A- B + U A- B
250 + U
=
50 kJ/min

Process B - C :
Q B- C =
Q B- C
Q B- C

W B - C+ U B-C
=
-800 +400
=
-400 kJ/min

Process C - D :
Q C-D =
200
=
U
=

W C - D + U C - D
-600 +U C - D
800 kJ/min

Process D - A :
Q D-A =
50
=
W
=

W D - A + U D - A
W +100
-50 kJ/min

Thermodynamic cycle : Q

Qalgebric = Walgebric
Q A-B + Q B-C + Q C-D + QD-A

W A-B +W B-C + W C-D +W D-A

300 400+200 + 50

250 +400 - 600 +100

CONSTANT VOLUME PROCESS:

Problem 2:
A cylindrical vessel has a diameter of 1.1 m contains 1kg mole of nitrogen at 100 C. If he
gas is cooled to 60 o Cat constant volume , calculate the Work transfer , change in internal energy ,
change in enthalpy and heat transfer. The ratio of the specific heats is 1.4 and 1 kg of mole
nitrogen is 28. Assume that the stroke of the cylinder is equal to diameter of the cylinder.
4. Change in enthalpy
H =
m cp (T2 -T1 ) kJ
H
=
1 x 1.036 x (333-373 )

H
H

=
=

1 x 1.036 x (-40)
-41.44 kJ/mole

CONSTANT PRESSURE PROCESS:

Problem 3:
0.5 kg of a perfect gas is heated from 100 to 300 C at a constant pressure of 2.8 bar..
Determine the work transfer , change in internal energy , change in enthalpy , heat transfer. Take
gas constant R = 0.28 kJ/kg K. Cp = 1 kJ/kg K & Cv = 0.72 kJ/kg K
Given:
m
=
T1
=

0.5 kg;
100 + 273 = 373 K;

p
T2

=
=

2.8 bar = 2.8 x 10 5 N/m2;

300 + 273 = 573 K;

CONSTANT TEMPERATURE PROCESS:

Problem 4:
A certain quantity of a perfect gas is heated in a reversible isothermal process from 1 bar
and 40 o C to 10 bar. Find the work done per kg of gas . Take R = 287 J/Kg K.
T2
P
T1
T
Given:
T
=
p1
=

40 + 273 = 313 K;
1 bar = 1 x 10 5 N/m2;

m
=
1 kg;
p2 = 10 bar = 10 x 10 5 N/ m2 ;

POLYTROPIC PROCESS:
Problem 5:
1 kg of air at a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of 363 K undergoes a reversible
polytropic process which may be represented by p v 1. 1 = constant. The final pressure is 1.4 bar.
Evaluate a) the final specific volume, temperature . b) the work done and the heat transfer during
the process. Assume R = 287 J/Kg K and = 1.4.
Given:
T1
p1
R
n

=
=
=
=

363 K;
7 bar = 7 x 10 5 N/m2 ;
287 J/Kg K;
1.1.

p2

=
=
=

1Kg;
1.4;
1.4 bar = 1.4 x 10 5 N/m2 ;

Problem 6:
A steam turbine in a steam power plant receives steam at 40 bar. The specific enthalpy and
specific volume of steam at inlet of turbine are 3214 kJ/kg and 0.07m3/kg, respectively. Steam after
expanding on turbine has the pressure at exit of 35 bar. The enthalpy and volume of steam are
3202.6 kJ/Kg and 0.084 m3/Kg, respectively. If the steam is carried in a 0.2m diameter pipe the heat
loss in the pipeline is 8.5 kJ/Kg. Calculate the mass flow rate of steam.
Given:
p1
v1
h2
Q

=
=
=
=

40 bar;
0.073 m3/kg;
3202.6KJ/kg;
8.5 kJ/kg.

h1
p2
v2

=
=
=

3214 kJ/kg;
35 bar;
0.084 m3/Kg;

Problem 7:
Air enters a compressor with a velocity of 60m/s, pressure of 100 kpa, temperature of 40 C and
leaves the compressor with a velocity of 90m/s, pressure of 500 kpa, temperature of 120 C .
Consider the system is adiabatic. Find the power of the motor for a mass rate of flow of 40 kg/min.
Write the assumptions made.
Given:
V1
T1
p2
m

=
=
=
=

60m/s;
p1
=
313 K;
V2
500 kpa = 500 x 1000 N/ m2 ; T2
40 kg/min=0.66 kg/s.

100 kpa=100 x 1000 N/ m2;

=
90m/s;
=
393 K;

Problem 8:
Air is compressed from 100 kpa and at 22 C to a pressure of 1Mpa while being cooled at
the rate of 16kJ/kg by circulating the water through the compressor casing. The volume flow rate
of air inlet condition is 150m3/min and the power input to the compressor is 500Kw. Determine
Mass flow rate. b) Temperature of air exit. Neglect the datum head.
Given:
p1
=
q
=
w
=

100 kpa;
16 kJ/s;
-500 kw;

p2
v1
T1

=
=
=

1Mpa;
150 m3/min =2.5m3/s;
22 + 273 = 295K.

Problem 9:
Steam enters an adiabatic turbine at 10Mpa and 500 oC at the rate of 3 kg/s and leaves at
50Kpa. If the power output of the turbine is 2Mw, determine the temperature of steam at exit of
turbine. Neglect the kinetic energy changes.
Given:
P1
=
m
=
w
=

10Mpa = 10 x 10 6 N/m2;
3 kg/s;
p2
2Mw = 2 x 10 3Kw.

T1
=

=
500 + 273 = 773 K;
50 kpa = 50 x 10 3 N/m2;

Problem 10:
A steady flow system in which 1 kg/s of air at 20C and consumes a power of 15 kw. The
inlet and outlet velocities of air are 100 m/s and 150 m/s respectively. Find the exit of air
temperature, assuming adiabatic conditions. Take the cp of air is 1.005 kJ/Kg K.

Given:
T1
=
V1
=

20 + 273 = 293 K;
100 m/s;

w
V2

=
=

15 kw;
150 m/s;

Problem 11:
In an heat exchanger, oil is cooled from 90 oC to 30oC. Water is used to cool the oil. Inlet
temperature of water is 25 oC and the outlet temperature is 70oC. The enthalpies of oil and water at
inlet and outlet conditions are given below.
Water : hinlet = 593.64 kJ/kg; houtlet = 699.77 kJ/kg;
Oil
: hoilin = 748.19 kJ/kg;
hoilout = 605.43 kJ/kg;
Calculate the mass flow rate of water required to cool the oil for cooling 2.78 kg/s of oil ?
Given:
Tw1
=
25 + 273=298 K;
Tw2
=
90 + 273=363 K;
Toil1 =
70 + 273=343 K;
Toil2 =
30 + 273=303 K;
moil
=
2.78 kg/s.

12.

13.

When a system is taken from state l to state m, in Fig., along path lqm, 168 kJ of heat flows into the system, and
the system does 64 kJ of work :
(i) How much will be the heat that flows into the system along path lnm if the work done is 21 kJ?
(ii) When the system is returned from m to l along the curved path, the work done on the system is 42 kJ. Does
the system absorb or liberate heat, and how much of the heat is absorbed or liberated?
(iii) If Ul = 0 and Un = 84 kJ, find the heat absorbed in the processes ln and nm.

Qlqm = 168 kJ
Wlqm = 64 kJ
We have, Qlqm = (Um Ul) + Wlqm
168 = (Um Ul) + 64
Um Ul = 104 kJ. (Ans.)
(i) Qlnm = (Um Ul) + Wlnm
= 104 + 21
= 125 kJ. (Ans.)
(ii) Qml = (Ul Um) + Wml
= 104 + ( 42)
= 146 kJ. (Ans.)
The system liberates 146 kJ.
(iii) Wlnm = Wln + Wnm
= Wlm = 21 kJ
[Wnm = 0, since volume does not change.]
Qln = (Un Ul) + Wln
= (84 0) + 21
= 105 kJ. (Ans.)
Now Qlmn = 125 kJ = Qln + Qnm
Qnm = 125 Qln
= 125 105
= 20 kJ. (Ans.)
A stone of 20 kg mass and a tank containing 200 kg water comprise a system. The stone is 15 m above the water
level initially. The stone and water are at the same temperature initially. If the stone falls into water, then
determine U, PE, KE, Q and W, when
(i) The stone is about to enter the water,
(ii) The stone has come to rest in the tank, and
(iii) The heat is transferred to the surroundings in such an amount that the stone and water come to their initial
temperature.
Mass of stone = 20 kg
Mass of water in the tank = 200 kg
Height of stone above water level = 15 m
Applying the first law of thermodynamics,

Here Q = Heat leaving the boundary.

(i) When the stone is about to enter the water,
Q = 0, W = 0, U = 0
KE = PE
= mg (Z2 Z1)
= 20 9.81 (0 15)
= 2943 J
KE = 2943 J and PE = 2943 J. (Ans.)

14.

(ii) When the stone dips into the tank and comes to rest
Q = 0, W = 0, KE = 0
Substituting these values in eqn. (1), we get
0 = U + 0 + PE + 0
U = PE = ( 2943) = 2943 J. (Ans.)
This shows that the internal energy (temperature) of the system increases.
(iii) When the water and stone come to their initial temperature,
W = 0, KE = 0
Substituting these values in eqn. (1), we get
Q = U = 2943 J. (Ans.)
The negative sign shows that the heat is lost from the system to the surroundings.
A fluid system, contained in a piston and cylinder machine, passes through a complete cycle of four processes.
The sum of all heat transferred during a cycle is 340 kJ. The system completes 200 cycles per min. Complete
the following table showing the method for each item, and compute the net rate of work output in kW.
Process
Q (kJ/min)
12
0
23
42000
34
4200
41

Sum of all heat transferred during the cycle = 340 kJ.

Number of cycles completed by the system = 200 cycles/min.
Process 12 :
Q=E+W
0 = E + 4340
E = 4340 kJ/min.
Process 23 :
Q=E+W
42000 = E + 0
E = 42000 kJ/min.
Process 34 :
Q=E+W
4200 = 73200 + W
W = 69000 kJ/min.
Process 41 :
Q cycle = 340 kJ
The system completes 200 cycles/min
Q12 = Q23 + Q34 + Q41
= 340 200
= 68000 kJ/min
0 + 42000 + ( 4200) + Q41 = 68000
Q41 = 105800 kJ/min.
Now, dE = 0, since cyclic integral of any property is zero.
E12 + E23 + E34 + E41 = 0
4340 + 42000 + ( 73200) + E41 = 0
E41 = 35540 kJ/min.
W41 = Q41 E41
= 105800 35540
= 141340 kJ/min
Process
Q (kJ/min)
12
0
23
42000
34
4200
41
105800
Since Q cycle = W cycle
Rate of work output = 68000 kJ/min

W (kJ/min)
4340
0

E (kJ/min)

73200

W (kJ/min)
4340
0
69000
141340

E (kJ/min)
4340
42000
73200
35540

15.

= 1133.33 kW. (Ans.)

A fluid system undergoes a non-flow frictionless process following the pressure-volume relation as
where p is in bar and V is in m3. During the process the volume changes from 0.15 m 3 to 0.05 m3 and the system
rejects 45 kJ of heat. Determine :
(i) Change in internal energy ;
(ii) Change in enthalpy.
Initial volume, V1 = 0.15 m3
Final volume, V2 = 0.05 m3
Heat rejected by the system, Q = 45 kJ
Work done is given by,

= 5.64 105 N-m = 5.64 105 J

= 564 kJ
(i) Applying the first law energy equation,
Q=U+W
45 = U + ( 564)
U = 519 kJ. (Ans.)
This shows that the internal energy is increased.
(ii) Change in enthalpy,
H = U + (pV)
= 519 103 + (p2V2 p1V1)

[1 Nm = 1 J]

= 34.83 105 N/m2

16.

= 101.5 bar = 101.5 105 N/m2

H = 519 103 + (101.5 105 0.05 34.83 105 0.15)
= 519 103 + 103(507.5 522.45)
= 103(519 + 507.5 522.45) = 504 kJ
Change in enthalpy = 504 kJ. (Ans.)
The following equation gives the internal energy of a certain substance u = 3.64 pv + 90 where u is kJ/kg, p is in
kPa and v is in m3/kg.
A system composed of 3.5 kg of this substance expands from an initial pressure of 500 kPa and a volume of 0.25
m3 to a final pressure 100 kPa in a process in which pressure and volume are related by pv1.25 = constant.
(i) If the expansion is quasi-static, find Q, U and W for the process.
(ii) In another process, the same system expands according to the same pressure-volume relationship as in part (i),
and from the same initial state to the same final state as in part (i), but the heat transfer in this case is 32 kJ. Find
the work transfer for this process.
(iii) Explain the difference in work transfer in parts (i) and (ii).
Internal energy equation : u = 3.64 pv + 90
Initial volume, V1 = 0.25 m3
Initial pressure, p1 = 500 kPa
Final pressure, p2 = 100 kPa
Process: pv1.25 = constant.
(i) Now, u = 3.64 pv + 90
u = u2 u1 = 3.64 (p2v2 p1v1) ...per kg
U = 3.64 (p2V2 p1V1) ...for 3.5 kg
Now, p1V11.25 = p2V21.25

= 0.906 m3
U = 3.64 (100 103 0.906 500 103 0.25) J
= 3.64 105 (0.906 5 0.25) J
= 3.64 105 0.344 J = 125.2 kJ
i.e., U = 125.2 kJ. (Ans.)
For a quasi-static process

17.

[1 Pa = 1 N/m2]

= 137.6 kJ
Q = U + W
= 125.2 + 137.6
= 12.4 kJ
i.e., Q = 12.4 kJ. (Ans.)
(ii) Here Q = 32 kJ
Since the end states are the same, U would remain the same as in (i)
W = Q U = 32 ( 125.2) = 157.2 kJ. (Ans.)
(iii) The work in (ii) is not equal to p dV since the process is not quasi-static.
0.2 m3 of air at 4 bar and 130C is contained in a system. A reversible adiabatic expansion takes place till the
pressure falls to 1.02 bar. The gas is then heated at constant pressure till enthalpy increases by 72.5 kJ. Calculate :
(i) The work done ;
(ii) The index of expansion, if the above processes are replaced by a single reversible polytropic process giving
the same work between the same initial and final states.
Take cp = 1 kJ/kg K, cv = 0.714 kJ/kg K.

Initial volume, V1 = 0.2 m3

Initial pressure, p1 = 4 bar = 4 105 N/m2
Initial temperature, T1 = 130 + 273 = 403 K
Final pressure after adiabatic expansion,
p2 = 1.02 bar = 1.02 105 N/m2
Increase in enthalpy during constant pressure process = 72.5 kJ.
(i) Work done :
Process 1-2 : Reversible adiabatic process :

Also
= 0.53 m3

= 272.7 K
Mass of the gas,
where, R = (cp cv) = (1 0.714) kJ/kg K
= 0.286 kJ/kg K
= 286 J/kg K or 286 Nm/kg K

Process 2-3. Constant pressure :

Q23 = m cp (T3 T2)
72.5 = 0.694 1 (T3 272.7)
T3 = 377 K
Also,
V3= 0.732 m3
Work done by the path 1-2-3 is given by
W123 = W12 + W23

Hence, total work done = 85454 Nm or J.

(ii) Index of expansion, n :
If the work done by the polytropic process is the same,

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n = 1.062
Hence, value of index = 1.062. (Ans.)
A cylinder contains 0.45 m3 of a gas at 1 105 N/m2 and 80C. The gas is compressed to a volume of 0.13 m 3, the
final pressure being 5 105 N/m2. Determine :
(i) The mass of gas ;
(ii) The value of index n for compression ;
(iii) The increase in internal energy of the gas ;
(iv) The heat received or rejected by the gas during compression.
Take = 1.4, R = 294.2 J/kgC.
Initial volume of gas, V1 = 0.45 m3
Initial pressure of gas, p1 = 1 105 N/m2
Initial temperature, T1 = 80 + 273 = 353 K
Final volume after compression, V2 = 0.13 m3
The final pressure, p2 = 5 105 N/m2.
(i) To find mass m using the relation

(ii) To find index n using the relation

(3.46)n = 5
Taking log on both sides, we get
n loge 3.46 = loge 5
n = loge 5/loge 3.46 = 1.296. (Ans.)
(iii) In a polytropic process,

T2 = 353 1.444 = 509.7 K

Now, increase in internal energy,
U = mcv (T2 T1)

= 49.9 kJ. (Ans.)

(iv) Q = U + W

19.

= 67438 N-m or 67438 J = 67.44 kJ

Q = 49.9 + ( 67.44) = 17.54 kJ
0.1 m3 of an ideal gas at 300 K and 1 bar is compressed adiabatically to 8 bar. It is then cooled at constant volume
and further expanded isothermally so as to reach the condition from where it started. Calculate :
(i) Pressure at the end of constant volume cooling.
(ii) Change in internal energy during constant volume process.

(iii) Net work done and heat transferred during the cycle. Assume
cp = 14.3 kJ/kg K and cv = 10.2 kJ/kg K.
Given: V1 = 0.1 m3 ; T1 = 300 K ; p1 = 1 bar ; cp = 14.3 kJ/kg K ; cv = 10.2 kJ/kg K.
(i) Pressure at the end of constant volume cooling, p3:

Characteristic gas constant,

R = cp cv = 14.3 10.2 = 4.1 kJ/kg K
Considering process 1-2, we have :

= 544.5 K
Considering process 31, we have
p3V3 = p1V1

(ii) Change in internal energy during constant volume process, (U3 U2) :
Mass of gas,

Change in internal energy during constant volume process 23,

U3 U2 = mcv(T3 T2)
= 0.00813 10.2 (300 544.5)
(Since T3 = T1)
= 20.27 kJ (Ans.) ( ve sign means decrease in internal energy)
During constant volume cooling process, temperature and hence internal energy is reduced. This decrease in
internal energy equals to heat flow to surroundings since work done is zero.
(iii) Net work done and heat transferred during the cycle :

W23 = 0 ... since volume remains constant

= 14816 Nm (or J) or 14.82 kJ

Net work done = W12 + W23 + W31
= ( 20.27) + 0 + 14.82
= 5.45 kJ
ve sign indicates that work has been done on the system. (Ans.)
For a cyclic process :
Heat transferred during the complete cycle = 5.45 kJ

20.

ve sign means heat has been rejected i.e., lost from the system. (Ans.)
10 kg of fluid per minute goes through a reversible steady flow process. The properties of fluid at the inlet are: p1
= 1.5 bar, 1 = 26 kg/m3, C1 = 110 m/s and u1 = 910 kJ/kg and at the exit are p2 = 5.5 bar, 2 = 5.5 kg/m3, C2 = 190
m/s and u2 = 710 kJ/kg. During the passage, the fluid rejects 55 kJ/s and rises through 55 metres. Determine :
(i) The change in specific enthalpy ( h) ;
(ii) Work done during the process (W).
Flow of fluid = 10 kg/min
Properties of fluid at the inlet :
Pressure, p1 = 1.5 bar = 1.5 105 N/m2
Density, 1 = 26 kg/m3
Velocity, C1 = 110 m/s
Internal energy, u1 = 910 kJ/kg
Properties of the fluid at the exit :
Pressure, p2 = 5.5 bar = 5.5 105 N/m2
Density, 2 = 5.5 kg/m3
Velocity, C2 = 190 m/s
Internal energy, u2 = 710 kJ/kg
Heat rejected by the fluid,
Q = 55 kJ/s
Rise is elevation of fluid = 55 m.

(i) The change in enthalpy,

h = u + (pv)

= 1 105 0.0577 105

= 105 0.9423 Nm or J
= 94.23 kJ
u = u2 u1
= (710 910)
= 200 kJ/kg
Substituting the value in eqn. (i), we get
h = 200 + 94.23
= 105.77 kJ/kg. (Ans.)
(ii) The steady flow equation for unit mass flow can be written as
Q = KE + PE + h + W
where Q is the heat transfer per kg of fluid

= 55 6 = 330 kJ/kg

21.

= 12000 J or 12 kJ/kg
PE = (Z2 Z1) g = (55 0) 9.81 Nm or J
= 539.5 J or 0.54 kJ/kg
Substituting the value in steady flow equation,
330 = 12 + 0.54 105.77 + W or W
= 236.77 kJ/kg.
= 39.46 kJ/s
= 39.46 kW. (Ans.)
At the inlet to a certain nozzle the enthalpy of fluid passing is 2800 kJ/kg, and the velocity is 50 m/s. At the
discharge end the enthalpy is 2600 kJ/kg. The nozzle is horizontal and there is negligible heat loss from it.

(i) Find the velocity at exit of the nozzle.

(ii) If the inlet area is 900 cm2 and the specific volume at inlet is 0.187 m3/kg, find the mass flow rate.
(iii) If the specific volume at the nozzle exit is 0.498 m 3/kg, find the exit area of nozzle.
Conditions of fluid at inlet (1) :
Enthalpy, h 1 = 2800 kJ/kg
Velocity, C1 = 50 m/s
Area, A1 = 900 cm2 = 900 104 m2
Specific volume, v1 = 0.187 m3/kg
Conditions of fluid at exit (2) :
Enthalpy, h 2 = 2600 kJ/kg
Specific volume, v2 = 0.498 m3/kJ
Area, A2 =?
Mass flow rate, =?

(i) Velocity at exit of the nozzle, C2 :

Applying energy equation at 1 and 2, we get

were Q = 0, W = 0, Z1 = Z2

= 201250 N-m
C22 = 402500
C2 = 634.4 m/s. (Ans.)
(ii) Mass flow rate
:
By continuity equation,

Mass flow rate = 24.06 kg/s. (Ans.)

iii) Area at the exit, A2 :

22.

A2 = 0.018887 m2 = 188.87 cm2

Hence, area at the exit = 188.87 cm2. (Ans.)
Air at a temperature of 20C passes through a heat exchanger at a velocity of 40 m/s where its temperature is
raised to 820C. It then enters a turbine with same velocity of 40 m/s and expands till the temperature falls to
620C. On leaving the turbine, the air is taken at a velocity of 55 m/s to a nozzle where it expands until the
temperature has fallen to 510C. If the air flow rate is 2.5 kg/s, calculate :
(i) Rate of heat transfer to the air in the heat exchanger ;
(ii) The power output from the turbine assuming no heat loss ;
(iii) The velocity at exit from the nozzle, assuming no heat loss.
Take the enthalpy of air as h = cpt, where cp is the specific heat equal to 1.005 kJ/kgC and t the temperature.

Temperature of air, t1 = 20C

Velocity of air, C1 = 40 m/s.
Temperature of air after passing the heat exchanger, t2 = 820C
Velocity of air at entry to the turbine, C2 = 40 m/s
Temperature of air after leaving the turbine, t 3 = 620C
Velocity of air at entry to nozzle, C3 = 55 m/s
Temperature of air after expansion through the nozzle, t 4 = 510C
Air flow rate, = 2.5 kg/s.
(i) Heat exchanger :
Rate of heat transfer :
Energy equation is given as,

Here, Z1 = Z2, C1, C2 = 0, W12 = 0

mh1 + Q12 = mh2
or Q12 = m(h2 h1)
= mcp (t2 t1)
= 2.5 1.005 (820 20)
= 2010 kJ/s.
Hence, rate of heat transfer = 2010 kJ/s. (Ans.)
(ii) Turbine :
Power output of turbine :
Energy equation for turbine gives
[Since Q23 = 0, Z1 = Z2]

= 2.5 [201 + 0.7125] = 504.3 kJ/s or 504.3 kW

Hence, power output of turbine = 504.3 kW. (Ans.)
(iii) Nozzle:
Velocity at exit from the nozzle :
Energy equation for nozzle gives,
[Since W34 = 0, Q3 4 = 0, Z1 = Z2]

C4 = 473.4 m/s.
Hence, velocity at exit from the nozzle = 473.4 m/s. (Ans.)