INTRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS

SIXTH EDITION IN SI UNITS

SOLUTION MANUAL

J.M. SMITH H.C. VAN NESS M.M. ABBOTT

Chapter 1
 1.1. Problem 1
What is the value of gc and what are its units in a system in which the second, the foot, and the
pound mass are defined as in Sec. 1.2, and the unit of force is the poundal, defined as the force
required to give l(lbm) an acceleration of l(ft)(s)-2?

Solution

Newton’s second law expresses force as the product of mass and acceleration. However, a
dimensional constant is required to adjust the unit of force, so Newton’s law is written as:

Replace the given values of force, acceleration and mass in the equation.

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This system of units is the English-system equivalent to the SI system.

1.2. Problem 2
Electric current is the fundamental electrical dimension in SI; its unit is the ampere (A).
Determine units for the following quantities, as combinations of fundamental SI units.
(a) Electric power; (b) Electric charge; (c) Electric potential difference;
(d) Electric resistance; (e) Electric capacitance.

Solution

The power is the rate at which work is done from a system to its surroundings or vice versa
(in an electric system is defined as the work done by an electric circuit). The SI unit of power
is the watts (W).

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The electric charge is defined as the charge transported by a steady current and its unit is the
coulomb (C).

The electric potential difference or voltage is the electric potential energy per unit charge.
Keep in mind that the potential is the capacity for doing work depending on the position. The
unit of voltage is volts (V)

( )

The electric resistance is defined as the opposition to the passage of an electric current
through a conductor. The unit of resistance is the Ohm (Ω).

The electric capacitance is the ability of a body to store charge and its unit is the farad (F).

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1.3. Problem 3
Liquid/vapor saturation pressure Psat is often represented as a function of temperature by an
equation of the form:

( )
( )

Here, parameters a, b, and c are substance-specific constants. Suppose it is required to

represent Psat by the equivalent equation:

( )
( )

Show how the parameters in the two equations are related.

Solution
The natural logarithm and the common logarithm (base 10) are related as:

( )

The relationship between the pressure units Kpa and Torr is:

( )

The relationship between Celsius degrees and Kelvin is:

( )

By Eq. 1
( )
( )

By Eq. 2

( ) ( ( ) )

( ( )) ( ( ) )

( ( )) ( ( )) ( )

( ( )) ( ) ( ( )) ( )

The given equation for the saturation pressure ( ) is:

( )
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Replacing this equation into Eq.4 gives

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By Eq. 3

( ) ( ( ))
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Comparing the last expression with the given equation for ln Psat (kpa), shows that:

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1.4. Problem 4
At what absolute temperature do the Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales give the same
numerical value? What is the value?

Solution

The relationship between the Celsius and Fahrenheit scale is

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The same temperature value is obtained at

1.5. Problem 5
Pressures up to 3000 bar are measured with a dead-weight gauge. The piston diameter is 4
mm. What is the approximate mass in kg of the weights required?
Solution

The pressure in a dead weight gauge is given by the formula:

In an ideal dead-weight gauge, the force (F) is exerted only by the weights (the product of
mass and the local gravity) and A is the transversal area, replacing both F and A in the last
equation gives.

( )

Beforehand, a conversion of units is necessary

( )

Replacing the given values in Eq. 1

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1.6. Problem 6
Pressures up to 3000 atm are measured with a dead-weight gauge. The piston diameter is
0.17 (in). What is the approximate mass in (lbm) of the weights required?

Solution

This problem is similar to exercise 1.6; the same equation can be applied.
Beforehand, a conversion of units is necessary

Replacing the given values

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In Lbm

1.7. Problem 7
The reading on a mercury manometer at 298.15 K (25°C) (open to the atmosphere at one end)
is 56.38 cm. The local acceleration of gravity is 9.832 m/s 2. Atmospheric pressure is 101.78
kPa. What is the absolute pressure in kPa being measured? The density of mercury at 298.15
K (25°C) is 13.534 g / cm3

Solution

The gauge pressure measured by the mercury manometer is given by the equation:

( )

The absolute pressure being measured is the addition of gauge and atmospheric pressure
 1.8. Problem 8
Liquids that boil at relatively low temperatures are often stored as liquids under their vapor
pressures, which at ambient temperature can be quite large. Thus, n-butane stored as a
liquid/vapor system is at a pressure of 2.581 bar for a temperature of 300 K. Large scale
storage (>50 m3) of this kind is sometimes done in spherical tanks. Suggest two reasons why.

Solution

1. The pressure inside the spherical tank is uniform within the tank wall.
2. The tensile stress within the tank wall is uniform everywhere, with no sites of stress
concentration. Moreover, the maximum stress within the tank is kept at minimum.

The sphere is the solid which given a volume has the smallest surface area. Therefore:

3. The quantity of metal needed to construct the tank is minimized.

4. The surface area that must be isolated against heat transfer by solar radiation is
minimized.

1.9. Problem 9
The first accurate measurements of the properties of high-pressure gases were made by E. H.
Amagat in France between 1869 and 1893. Before developing the dead-weight gauge, he
worked in a mine shaft, and used a mercury manometer for measurements of pressure to
more than 400 bar. Estimate the height of manometer required.

Solution

The temperature in a mine shaft depends mainly on how deep is the mine due to the heat
released from the earth crust and the ambient temperature on the surface. However, it is
reasonable to assume a standard temperature (25°C) at which the mining process won’t be
life-threatening to mine workers.

The density of mercury at 25°C is 13.534 g/cm3

Pressure measured by the manometer is obtained by the formula: ,

Solving for h and replacing values:

 1.10. Problem 10
An instrument to measure the acceleration of gravity on Mars is constructed of a spring from
which is suspended a mass of 0.40 kg. At a place on earth where the local acceleration of
gravity is 9.81 m/s2, the spring extends 1.08 cm. When the instrument package is landed on
Mars, it radios the information that the spring is extended 0.40 cm. What is the Martian
acceleration of gravity?

Solution

According to Hooke’s law: , where K is the spring constant. First calculate the spring
constant based on the earth measurements.

On earth: ̅

The spring constant remains the same regardless of the planet; calculate Mars gravity with the
spring measurements.

On mars:

1.11. Problem 11
The variation of fluid pressure with height is described by the differential equation:

Here, p is specific density and g is the local acceleration of gravity. For an ideal gas, p = MP/RT,
where M is molar mass and R is the universal gas constant. Modeling the atmosphere as an
isothermal column of ideal gas at 283.15 K (10°C), estimate the ambient pressure in Denver,
where z = l (mi1e) relative to sea level. For air, take M = 29 g/mol; values of R are given in
App. A.

Solution

Replace the ideal gas equation into the given differential equation.
Now, solve the differential equation (remember that temperature and molar mass are also
constant)

∫ ∫

| |

At sea level (z = 0 miles) the pressure is 1 atm = 101325 Pa, so

| |

At 1 mile above sea level, the pressure is

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1.12. Problem 12
A 70 W outdoor security light burns, on average, 10 hours a day. A new bulb costs $5.00, and
the lifetime is about 1000 hours. If electricity costs $0.10 per kWh, what is the yearly price of
"security," per light?

Solution
Assuming there are 365 days per year and that the security light will work every day, the total
working hours are 3650. The yearly cost per light is the sum of the cost of consumed
electricity (variable) and the cost of buying new bulbs as necessary (fixed).

The fixed cost is:

*The number of total bulbs must be rounded up as you can’t buy a fraction of a bulb.

The variable cost is:

The total cost is:

1.13. Problem 13
A gas is confined in a 0.47-m-diameter cylinder by a piston, on which rests a weight. The mass
of the piston and weight together is 150 kg. The local acceleration of gravity is 9.813 m/s2, and
atmospheric pressure is 101.57 kPa.
(a) What is the force in newtons exerted on the gas by the atmosphere, the piston, and the
weight, assuming no friction between the piston and cylinder?
(b) What is the pressure of the gas in kPa?
(c) If the gas in the cylinder is heated, it expands, pushing the piston and weight upward.
If the piston and weight are raised 0.83 m, what is the work done by the gas in kJ?
What is the change in potential energy of the piston and weight?

Solution
 Figure 1. Basic piston

A. The total force exerted on the gas is the sum of the atmospheric pressure and the
weight of the piston and mass together. The exerted force by the atmosphere is:

( )

The force done by the piston and mass together is:

The total force exerted on the gas is:

B. The pressure is the total force divided the effective area (transversal).

( )

C. The work done by the gas is the change of volume of the gas at constant pressure.

In a cylinder, the following formula applies.

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The change on potential energy is:

1.14. Problem 14
Verify that the SI unit of kinetic and potential energy is the joule.

Solution

Joule is work done when a force of 1 newton acts through a distance of 1 meter. 1 J = 1Nm
The fundamental units of the kinetic energy are:

( ) ( ( ))

The fundamental units of the potential energy are:

( ) ( ) ( )

1.15. Problem 15
An automobile having a mass of 1250 kg is traveling at 40 m/s. What is its kinetic energy in
kJ? How much work must be done to bring it to a stop?

Solution

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The necessary work to stop the car has to be equal or greater than its kinetic energy.

1.16. Problem 16
The turbines in a hydroelectric plant are fed by water falling from a 50-m height. Assuming
91% efficiency for conversion of potential to electrical energy, and 8% loss of the resulting
power in transmission, what is the mass flowrate of water required to power a 200 W light
bulb?

Solution

First calculate the electric power produced by the turbines.

Then, calculate the total potential energy

Finally, calculate the total mass flowrate.

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1.17. Problem 17
Below is a list of approximate conversion factors, useful for "back-of-the-envelope" estimates.
None of them is exact, but most are accurate to within about ∓10%. Use Table A. 1 (App. A) to
establish the exact conversions.

Add your own items to the list. The idea is to keep the conversion factors simple and easy to
remember.

Solution

The exact conversions are

1.18. Problem 18
Consider the following proposal for a decimal calendar. The fundamental unit is the decimal
year (Yr), equal to the number of conventional (SI) seconds required for the earth to complete
a circuit of the sun. Other units are defined in the table below. Develop, where possible,
factors for converting decimal calendar units to conventional calendar units. Discuss pros and
cons of the proposal.
 Decimal Calendar Unit Symbol Definition
Second Sc
Minute Mn
Hour Hr
Day Dy
Week Wk
Month Mo
Year Yr

Solution

The year may not be the best fundamental unit as the number of days may change
according to a specific year. However, a reasonable and approximate assumption is that

This assumption makes a year exactly to 52/7 days weeks and therefore, a month would
̅
have and a week would have .

Decimal Calendar Unit Conversion factor

Sc
Mn
Hr
Dy Seconds

Wk
Mo

Decimal Conventional
Calendar Unit Conversion factor Calendar Unit

Sc Second

Mn Minute

Hr Hour
 Dy Day

Wk Week

Mo Month

Chapter 2

2.1. Problem 1
A nonconducting container filled with 25 kg of water at 293.15 K (20°C) is fitted with a
stirrer, which is made to turn by gravity acting on a weight of mass 35 kg. The weight falls
slowly through a distance of 5 m in driving the stirrer. Assuming that all work done on the
weight is transferred to the water and that the local acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2,
determine:
(a) The amount of work done on the water.
(b) The internal-energy change of the water.
(c) The final temperature of the water, for which Cp = 4.18 kJ/ kg-C.
(d) The amount of heat that must be removed from the water to return it to its initial
temperature.
(e) The total energy change of the universe because of: (1) the process of lowering the weight,
(f) The process of cooling the water back to its initial temperature, and (3) both processes
together.

Solution

The system is defined as the water contained in the container.

(a) The work done on the system is the work done by the stirrer on the water. Assuming
there are no dissipative forces, the work done will be equal to the change of potential
energy of the weight.

( )( )( )

(b) Considering the container is nonconducting, the heat losses are negligible; the first law
of thermodynamics applied to the closed system gives:

( )
 (c) The volume of water does not change significantly during the process, therefore is
reasonable to assume a constant volume process and the following definition of heat
capacity can be applied.

∫ ∫

( )

(d) Because the system returns to its initial state, the change of internal energy is 0; the
first law neglecting the change of potential and kinetic energy reduces to:

(e) The energy of the universe remains unchanged regardless of the process on the
system. For all three cases, the change of internal energy is 0.

2.2. Problem 2
Rework Prob. 2.1 for an insulated container that changes in temperature along with the water
and has a heat capacity equivalent to 5 kg of water. Work the problem with:
(a) The water and container as the system; (b) The water alone as the system.

Solution
(a) The work done on both systems remains the same: W = 1715J,
(b) If the water and container is taken as the system, then
However if only the water is taken as the system, then there will be lost heat due to
the temperature change of the container,

It is reasonable to assume that the volume of the container will not change
significantly and the heat can be modeled as:

∫ ( )

The first law of thermodynamics becomes:

( )

(c) Water + container:

 ∫ ∫

( ) ( )

Solving for T2

( )

( )

Water:

( )

Assuming the volume of water remains constant

∫ ( )

Replacing on the first law

( ) ( )

Solving for :

( )

( )

The same final temperature is obtained regardless of what is taken as the system.
With the final temperature, the change of internal energy of water may be calculated.

( )

( )
 (d) For both systems, the same amount of heat must be removed to reach its initial
temperature.

(e) The same as problem 2.1, the total internal energy change of the universe is zero
for all the processes.

2.3. Problem 3
An egg, initially at rest, is dropped onto a concrete surface and breaks. With the egg treated as
the system,
(a) What is the sign of W?
(b) What is the sign of ΔEp?
(c) What is ΔEk?
(d) What is ΔU'?
(e) What is the sign of Q?
In modeling this process, assume the passage of sufficient time for the broken egg to return to
its initial temperature. What is the origin of the heat transfer of part (e)?

Solution

The first law of thermodynamics may be written as:

(a) There is no work done on the system, neither the system does work to its
surroundings, therefore W=0.
(b) The egg falls down from a higher surface, the elevation decreases and the sign of
potential energy is negative (-)
(c) Since the egg is at rest in both its initial and final state,
(d) Assuming the egg does not get scrambled, the internal energy does not change, ΔU = 0
(e)

Since the change of potential energy is negative, the heat must also be negative. A closer look
to the process indicates that the potential energy turns into kinetic while the egg is falling,
then just before it strikes the concrete the kinetic energy appears instantly as internal energy,
thus raising its temperature. Heat transfer to the surroundings lowers the temperature until
the egg reaches its initial state.
 2.4. Problem 4
An electric motor under steady load draws 9.7 amperes at 110 volts, delivering 0.93 kW of
mechanical energy. What is the rate of heat transfer from the motor, in kW?

Solution

The total electric power supplied by the motor is calculated as:

Assuming no dissipative forces from friction or other sources, the power delivered by the
motor must be equal to the work done by the motor and the heat released by the motor.

Solving for Q

2.5. Problem 5
One mole of gas in a closed system undergoes a four-step thermodynamic cycle. Use the data
given in the following table to determine numerical values for the missing quantities, i.e., "fill
in the blanks."

Step ΔU/J Q/J W/J

12 -200 ? -6000
23 ? -3800 ?
34 ? -800 300
41 4700 ? ?
12341 ? ? -1400

Solution
Equation 2.3 may be applied assuming there are no significant changes on the kinetic and
potential energy.

In the step 1-2, heat can be calculated directly.

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In step 3-4, internal energy can be calculated directly.

As in a thermodynamic cycle, the system returns to its initial state, the total change of internal
energy is zero and the total heat can be calculated.

( )

Likewise, the sum of internal energy of all the steps in the process must also be zero.

( )
( )

Now, work done on step 2-3 can be calculated

( )

The total work done is equal to the work done on each step

( )
( )

Finally, calculate the heat on step 4-1

( )
 Step ΔU/J Q/J W/J
12 -200 5800 -6000
23 -4000 -3800 -200
34 -500 -800 300
41 4700 200 4500
12341 0 1400 -1400

2.6. Problem 6
Comment on the feasibility of cooling your kitchen in the summer by opening the door to the
electrically powered refrigerator.

Consider that the cooling process of a refrigerator is not a ideal process, not all the electrical
energy entering the refrigerator can be turn into work done by the motor. Some heat must be
released, this happens on the motor and the condenser of the refrigerator. The amount of heat
released must be greater the absorbed heat (see Chapter 6), thus the temperature will rise
instead of fall. Additionally, the refrigerator will burn out within days.

2.7. Problem 7
A renowned laboratory reports quadruple-point coordinates of 10.2 Mbar and 297.25 K
(24.1°C) for four-phase equilibrium of allotropic solid forms of the exotic chemical
Β-miasmone. Evaluate the claim.

Solution

The phase rule states that , according to the laboratory report a complex yet
pure substance (N=1) is in a four-phase equilibrium ( ). If this is true, then the degrees of
freedom will be . This result is impossible; the claim is invalid.

2.8. Problem 8
A closed, nonreactive system contains species 1 and 2 in vapor/liquid equilibrium. Species 2
is a very light gas, essentially insoluble in the liquid phase. The vapor phase contains both
species 1 and 2. Some additional moles of species 2 are added to the system, which is then
restored to its initial T and P. As a result of the process, does the total number of moles of
liquid increase, decrease, or remain unchanged?

Solution

The phase rule states . Specification of T and P fixes the

intensive state of the system, so the phase compositions are also fixed. Since the liquid phase
is pure species 1, an addition of species 2 must increase its amount on the vapor phase.
However, as phase compositions remain fixed some liquid moles evaporate to restore the
initial vapor phase compositions, thus decreasing the total number of moles of liquid.

2.9. Problem 9
A system comprised of chloroform, 1,4-dioxane, and ethanol exists as a two-phase
vapor/liquid system at 323.15 K (50°C) and 55 kPa. It is found, after the addition of some pure
ethanol, that the system can be returned to two-phase equilibrium at the initial T and P. In
what respect has the system changed, and in what respect has it not changed?

Solution
The phase rule states . Specification of T and P leaves one
degree of freedom, thus the phase compositions may be changed for a given T and P. With the
addition of pure ethanol, the intensive state of the system changes completely as the phase
composition and molar amount of the phases are affected. Only T and P remain the same
within the system.

2.10. Problem 10
For the system described in Pb. 2.9:
(a) How many phase-rule variables in addition to T and P must be chosen so as to fix the
compositions of both phases?
(b) If the temperature and pressure are to remain the same, can the overall composition of the
system be changed (by adding or removing material) without affecting the compositions of
the liquid and vapor phases?

Solution

(a) F=3, with fixed T and P, one extra intensive variable must be specified to fix the
intensive state of the system.
(b) If vapor with the same vapor phase composition enters or leaves the system, the two
phase compositions remain unaffected. Likewise if a liquid with the same liquid phase
composition. However, the overall composition will be affected at all cases as it
depends on the relative amount of each phase. Only if an azeotropic composition is
achieved, when the two phase composition are the same, is possible to add or remove
material without altering the overall composition of the system.

2.11. Problem 11
A tank containing 20 kg of water at 293.15 K (20°C) is fitted with a stirrer that delivers work
to the water at the rate of 0.25 kW. How long does it take for the temperature of the water to
rise to 303.15 K (30°C) if no heat is lost from the water? For water, Cp = 4.18 kJ/ kg-°C.

Solution
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̇

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2.12. Problem 12
Heat in the amount of 7.5 kJ is added to a closed system while its internal energy decreases by
12 kJ. How much energy is transferred as work? For a process causing the same change of
state but for which the work is zero, how much heat is transferred?

Solution

For a closed system with negligible kinetic and potential energy changes, the equation 2.3.
becomes valid.

(a)

(b)

2.13. Problem 13
A steel casting weighing 2 kg has an initial temperature of 773.15 K (500°C); 40 kg of water
initially at 298.15 K (25°C) is contained in a perfectly insulated steel tank weighing 5 kg. The
casting is immersed in the water and the system is allowed to come to equilibrium. What is its
final temperature? Ignore any effect of expansion or contraction, and assume constant specific
heats of 4.18 kJ/kg-K for water and 0.50 kJ/kg-K for steel.

Solution
No heat and no work enters nor leaves the system thus, there is no change of internal energy

The total change of internal energy is the sum of all internal energy changes within the
system. C = casting, T = steel tank, W = water.
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Solving for T2

2.14. Problem 14
An incompressible fluid (ρ = constant) is contained in an insulated cylinder fitted with a
frictionless piston. Can energy as work be transferred to the fluid? What is the change in
internal energy of the fluid when the pressure is increased from P1 to P2?

Solution

If the fluid density remains constant through the compression process, then the process is
considered a V-constant process, for which the work is zero. Furthermore if the cylinder is
perfectly insulated, no heat is transferred and ΔU = 0.

2.15. Problem 15
One kg of liquid water at 298.15 K (25°C):
(a) Experiences a temperature increase of 1 K. What is ΔUt, in kJ?
(b) Experiences a change in elevation Δz. The change in potential energy ΔEp is the
same as ΔU' for part (a). What is Δz, in meters?
(c) Is accelerated from rest to final velocity u. The change in kinetic energy ΔEk is the
same as ΔUt for part (a). What is u in m/s?

Compare and discuss the results of the three preceding parts.

Solution
(a) Water at 25°C has a heat capacity of 4.18 ; an increase of 1 K does not change its
heat capacity significantly, thus the internal energy can be calculated as:
 ∫ ( ) ( ) ( )

(b)

( ) ( )
(c)

√ √

2.16. Problem 16
An electric motor runs "hot” under load, owing to internal irreversibilities. It has been
suggested that the associated energy loss be minimized by thermally insulating the motor
casing. Comment critically on this suggestion.

Solution
The “hotness” of an electric motor is due to mechanical and electrical irreversibilities that
increase its internal energy, which elevates the temperature of the motor. The temperature
continues to rise until the system reaches a thermal equilibrium with the surroundings.
Insulating the motor will not decrease its internal irreversibilities and merely causes an
increase of the motor temperature, which may cause internal damage.

2.17. Problem 17
A hydroturbine operates with a head of 50 m of water. Inlet and outlet conduits are 2 m in
diameter. Estimate the mechanical power developed by the turbine for an outlet velocity of 5
m/s.

Solution

The general mass balance is:

( )

Assuming a steady state, the mass balance reduces to:

( )
Since the turbine has only one input and one output stream:
( ) (Constant mass flowrate)
Calculate the mass flowrate (assume a water density of )

̇
 ̇ ( ) ( ) ( )

The general heat balance for an open system (such as a hydroturbine) is:

( )
( ) ̇ ̇ ̇

Consider the following reasonable assumptions of the process

 No significant increase in temperature ( )
 No significant increase in velocity ( )
 Negligible heat loss to the surroundings. ( ̇ )
 Steady state ( )

The heat balance simplifies to:

̇ ̇

2.18. Problem 18
Liquid water at 453.15 K (180°C) and 1002.7 kPa has an internal energy (on an arbitrary
scale) of 762.0 kJ/kg and a specific volume of 1.128 cm3/g.
(a) What is its enthalpy?
(b) The water is brought to the vapor state at 573.15 K (300°C) and 1500 kPa, where its
internal energy is 2784.4 kJ/kg and its specific volume is 169.7 cm3 g-'. Calculate ΔU and ΔH
for the process.

Solution
(a)
( ) ( )

(b)

( ) ( )
 2.19. Problem 19
A solid body at initial temperature T0 is immersed in a bath of water at initial temperature Tw0.
Heat is transferred from the solid to the water at a rate Q = K (Tw - T), where K is a constant
and Tw and T are instantaneous values of the temperatures of the water and solid. Develop an
expression for T as a function of time t. Check your result for the limiting cases, t = 0 and t = ∞.
Ignore effects of expansion or contraction, and assume constant specific heats for both water
and solid.

Solution

Write the general energy balance for the solid immersed in the water bath.
( )
[ ( ) ̇] ̇ ̇

Assume the following

 The process occurs within a closed system.
 Negligible potential and kinetic energy.
 No work transferred into the system.
 Symbols with subscripts s refer to the solid as well as symbols with subscripts w refer
to the water bath.
The general energy balance reduces to:
( )
̇

Since the mass of the solid remains constant

̇ ̇ ( ) ( )

Applying the chain rule

( ) ( )

Now an expression of as a function of is required. To obtain this expression consider

that the decrease of internal energy within the solid equals the increase of internal energy in
the water. Mathematically, it is expressed as

Assuming constant specific heats for both water and solid

( ) ( )
Solving for Tw

( )

Replace this expression into the reduced energy balance

( ) ( ( ) )

( ( ))

( ) ( )

( ) ( )

Define: ( ) ( ), where both α and β are constants.

Integration from 0 to t and from Ts0 to Ts yields

∫ ∫

( )| |

( ) ( )

Solving for Ts

( ) ( )

For t = 0

( ) ( ) ( )

For t = ∞
( )
( ) ( )
( )

Another way to find the result at t = ∞ is to think that when enough time passes, a thermal
equilibrium is achieved and the temperature of the solid equals the temperature of the water
bath.
 ( ) ( )

Solving for Ts

However

( ) ( )

( ) ( )

Therefore,

2.20. Problem 20!!!

A list of common unit operations follows:
(a) Single-pipe heat exchanger; (b) Double-pipe heat exchanger; (c) Pump;
(d) Gas compressor: (e) Gas turbine; (f) Throttle valve: (g) Nozzle.
Develop a simplified form of the general steady-state energy balance appropriate for each
operation. State carefully, and justify, any assumptions you make.

2.21. Problem 21
The Reynolds number Re is a dimensionless group which characterizes the intensity of a flow.
For large Re, a flow is turbulent; for small Re, it is laminar. For pipe flow, , where D is
pipe diameter and μ is dynamic viscosity.

(a) If D and ρ are fixed, what is the effect of increasing mass flowrate ̇ on Re?
(b) If m and ρ are fixed, what is the effect of increasing D on Re?

Solution

For a cylindrical pipe, the cross-sectional area is

̇ ̇

Solving for u

Replace u in the definition of Reynolds number.

 ̇ ̇

(a) Clearly, an increase of mass flowrate results in an increase of Re.

(b) Clearly, an increase of the pipe diameter results in a decrease of Re

2.22. Problem 22
An incompressible (ρ = constant) liquid flows steadily through a conduit of circular cross-
section and increasing diameter. At location 1, the diameter is 2.5 cm and the velocity is 2 m/s
; at location 2, the diameter is 5 cm.
(a) What is the velocity at location 2?
(b) What is the kinetic-energy change (J/kg) of the fluid between locations 1 and 2?

Solution

(a) A circular cross-section area is calculated as:

The mass balance of the incompressible flow gives:
̇ ̇ ̇

( )
( )
( )
(b)

( ) (( ) ))

2.23. Problem 23
A stream of warm water is produced in a steady-flow mixing process by combining 1.0 kg/s of
cool water at 298.15 K (25°C) with 0.8 kg/s of hot water at 348.15 K (75°C). During mixing,
heat is lost to the surroundings at the rate of 30 kW. What is the temperature of the warm-
water stream? Assume the specific heat of water constant at 4.18 kJ/ kg-K.

Solution

Write the general energy balance and mass balance for the system
( )
[ ( ) ̇] ̇ ̇

( )
[ ( ̇ )]

Assume the following

  The process is at steady state
 Negligible potential and kinetic energy.
 No work transferred into the system.
 Constant heat capacity for both streams
The energy balance and mass balance reduces to
[ ( ) ̇] ̇ ̇ ( ̇ ̇ ) ̇

[ ( ̇ )] ̇ ( ̇ ̇ ) ̇

Combine the energy and mass balances

( ̇ ̇ ) ( ̇ ̇ ) ̇
̇ ( ) ̇ ( ) ̇ ̇ ( ) ̇ ( ) ̇
Solve for T3
̇ ̇ ̇
̇ ̇

2.24. Problem 24
Gas is bled from a tank. Neglecting heat transfer between the gas and the tank, show that mass
and energy balances produce the differential equation:

Here, U and m refer to the gas remaining in the tank; H' is the specific enthalpy of the gas
leaving the tank. Under what conditions can one assume H' = H?

Solution

Write the general energy balance and mass balance for the system (the tank)
( )
[ ( ) ̇] ̇ ̇

( )
[ ( ̇ )]

Assume/consider the following

 Negligible potential and kinetic energy.
 No work transferred into the system.
 No heat transferred into the system.
 Only one stream leaving the tank
The reduced energy and mass balances are
( )
̇

Eliminate ̇ from the energy balance by the mass balance

( )
( )

( )
( )

Presumption of H’ = H is only valid assuming uniform conditions throughout the tank. This
requires the absence of any gradients in the gas in the tank.

2.25. Problem 25
Water at 301.15 K (28°C) flows in a straight horizontal pipe in which there is no exchange of
either heat or work with the surroundings. Its velocity is 14 m/s in a pipe with an internal
diameter of 2.5 cm until it flows into a section where the pipe diameter abruptly increases.
What is the temperature change of the water if the downstream diameter is 3.8 cm? If it is 7.5
cm]? What is the maximum temperature change for an enlargement in the pipe?

Solution

Assume a steady-state system

The material balance for a horizontal pipe is straightforward

̇ ̇

Assume an incompressible fluid (ρ = constant) and calculate the final velocity:

The reduced energy balance with negligible work, heat and potential energy is

( ) ̇

As mass flowrate is constant and can’t be zero, the equation reduces to

 ( )

( ) (( ) )

(( ) ) ( ) ( )

Assume a constant heat capacity for the water (Cp = 4.18 kJ/kg-K)

( ) ( )

( ( ) )

Case D2 = 3.8cm
( ⁄ ) ( )
( ( ) ) ( )
( )

Case D2 = 7.5cm
( ⁄ ) ( )
( ( ) ) ( )
( )

Case D2 = ∞
( ⁄ )
( ( ) )

The temperature change is negligible, thus the assumptions of constant density and constant
heat capacity are completely reasonable.

2.26. Problem 26
Fifty (50) kmol per hour of air is compressed from P1 = 1.2 bar to P2 = 6.0 bar in a steady-flow
compressor. Delivered mechanical power is 98.8 kW. Temperatures and velocities are:

⁄ ⁄
Estimate the rate of heat transfer from the compressor. Assume for air that Cp = R and that
enthalpy is independent of pressure.

Solution
The material (molar) balance for the compressor is
̇ ̇ ̇

̇ ̅

The energy balance with negligible potential energy

( ) ̇ ̇ ̇

Solving for Q

̇ ̇( ) ̇ ̇ ̇( ) ̇

̇ ̇( ) ̇

̇ ( ( ) ( ) )

̇ ⁄

2.27. Problem 27
Nitrogen flows at steady state through a horizontal, insulated pipe with inside diameter of
38.1 mm. A pressure drop results from flow through a partially opened valve. Just upstream
from the valve the pressure is 690kPa, the temperature is 322.15 K (49"C), and the average
velocity is 6.09 m/s. If the pressure just downstream from the valve is 138 kPa, what is the
temperature? Assume for nitrogen that PV/ T is constant, Cv = (5/2) R, and Cp = (7/2) R.

Solution

The mass balance is straightforward

̇ ̇

The following equations comes as a consequence of the assumption of a constant PV/T.

1
The term 29/1000 fixes the dimensional incongruence as resembles
Replacing this expression on the later equation

The energy balance for the horizontal insulated pipe is:

( ) ̇ ̇ ( )

( ) (( ) ( ) )

Assuming that enthalpy’s dependency of pressure is negligible and constant heat capacity

Replacing this expression on the energy balance.

(( ) ( ) )

Replacing the final velocity expression on the energy balance

(( ) ( ) ) ( ( ) )

( ) ( ( ) )

Use Newton’s method to find

Objective function: ( ) ( ( ) )

Initial value:

Iterative solution: 321.72 K

2.28. Problem 28
Water flows through a horizontal coil heated from the outside by high-temperature flue gases.
As it passes through the coil the water changes state from liquid at 200 kPa and 353.15 K
(80°C) to vapor at 100 kPa and 398.15 K (125°C). Its entering velocity is 3 m/s and its exit velocity
is 200 m/s. Determine the heat transferred through the coil per unit mass of water. Enthalpies of the
inlet and outlet streams are: Inlet: 334.9 kJ/kg; Outlet: 2726.5 kJ/kg.

Solution

The intensive energy balance for the coil is:

 ( ) ̇

The heat can be calculated directly

( )
̇ ( ) ̇

( ) ( )
̇ ( )

2.29. Problem 29
Steam flows at steady state through a converging, insulated nozzle, 25 cm long and with an
inlet diameter of 5 cm. At the nozzle entrance (state I), the temperature and pressure are
598.15 K (325°C) and 700 kPa, and the velocity is 30 m/s. At the nozzle exit (state 2), the
steam temperature and pressure are 513.15 K (240°C) and 350 kPa. Property values are:
⁄ ⁄
⁄ ⁄
What is the velocity of the steam at the nozzle exit, and what is the exit diameter?

Solution
The material balance for the nozzle is:
̇ ̇ ̇ ̇
The energy balance for the insulated nozzle gives:

( ) ̇ ̇ ( )

Solving for

√ √ ( )

Considering that the mass flowrate is constant, the final diameter can be calculated

̇ ̇

For a cylindrical nozzle, the cross-section area is: ⁄

√ √

√ √
 2.30. Problem 30
In the following take Cv = 20.8 and Cp = 29.1 J/mol-C° for nitrogen gas:
(a) Three moles of nitrogen at 303.15 K (30°C), contained in a rigid vessel, is heated to 523.15
K (250°C). How much heat is required if the vessel has a negligible heat capacity? If the vessel
weighs 100 kg and has a heat capacity of 0.5 kJ/kg-C°, how much heat is required?
(b) Four moles of nitrogen at 473.15 K (200°C) is contained in a piston/cylinder arrangement.
How much heat must be extracted from this system, which is kept at constant pressure, to
cool it to 313.15 K (40°C) if the heat capacity of the piston and cylinder is neglected?

Solution
(a) A rigid vessel resembles a closed container with constant volume, therefore the
following equation may be applied.
( )
A) Neglecting the heat capacity of the vessel
( )

( )

B) Considering the heat capacity of the vessel ( ve – Vessel, N – Nitrogen)

( )

( ) ( )

(b) For a closed system at a constant pressure, the following equation applies
( )
If the heat capacity of the piston and cylinder is neglected
( )

( )

2.31. Problem 31
In the following take Cv = 21 and Cp = 29.3 kJ/kmol-K for nitrogen gas:
(a) 1.5 kmol of nitrogen at 294.15 K (21°C) contained in a rigid vessel, is heated to 450.15 K
(177"C). How much heat is required if the vessel has a negligible heat capacity? If it weighs
90.7 kg and has a heat capacity of 0.5 kJ/kg-K, how much heat is required?
(b) 2 kmol of nitrogen at 447.15 K (174"C) is contained in a pistol/cylinder arrangement.
How much heat must be extracted from this system, which is kept at constant pressure, to
cool it to 338.15 K (65"C) if the heat capacity of the piston and cylinder is neglected?

Solution
This problem is very similar to problem 2.30 so the same equations may be used.
 (a) Constant volume
A) Neglecting the heat capacity of the vessel
( )

( )

B) Considering the heat capacity of the vessel ( ve – Vessel, N – Nitrogen)

( )

( ) ( )

(b) Constant pressure

A) Neglecting the heat capacity of the vessel
( )

( )

2.32. Problem 32
Find the equation for the work of a reversible, isothermal compression of 1 mol of gas in a
piston/cylinder assembly if the molar volume of the gas is given by:

Where b and R are positive constants.

Solution
For a mechanical reversible process, the work is defined as:

To integrate this equation, first solve for P on the molar volume expression

Then replace this on the work equation.

| |
∫ ∫ ∫
| |

2.33. Problem 33
Steam at 14 bar and 588.15 K (315°C) (state 1) enters a turbine through a 75 mm-diameter
pipe with a velocity of 3 m/s . The exhaust from the turbine is carried through a 250mm
diameter pipe and is at 0.35 bar and 366.15 K (93"C) [state 21. What is the power output of
the turbine?
 ⁄ ⁄
⁄ ⁄

Solution
Assume the following
 Steady-state.
 Negligible change of potential energy.
 No heat transfer.

The mass balance of the turbine gives

( ⁄ )( ( )⁄
)
̇ ̇ ̇ ̇ ̇ ̇
⁄

As a consequence of a constant mass flowrate, the final velocity can be calculated directly.
̇
̇ ̇ ̇

( ) ⁄

( )⁄
( )

The energy balance of the process is

̇
( ) ̇

̇ ( ( ))

(( ) )

2.34. Problem 34
Carbon dioxide gas enters a water-cooled compressor at the initial conditions P1 = 1.04bar
and T1 = 284.15 K (10°C) and is discharged at the final conditions P2 = 35.8 bar and T2 =
366.15 K (93'C). The entering CO2 flows through a 100 mm-diameter pipe with a velocity of 6
m/s, and is discharged through a 25 mm-diameter pipe. The shaft work supplied to the
compressor is 12 500 kJ/kmol. What is the heat-transfer rate from the compressor in kW?

⁄ ⁄
 ⁄ ⁄

Solution
Assume the following
 Steady-state.
 Negligible change of potential energy.

The mass balance of the compressor gives

( ⁄ )( ( )⁄
)
̇ ̇ ̇ ̇ ̇ ̇
⁄

As a consequence of a constant mass flowrate, the final velocity can be calculated directly.
̇
̇ ̇ ̇

( ) ⁄

( )⁄
( )

The intensive energy balance of the process is

( ) ̇ ̇

Solving for ̇

̇ ( ( ))

̇ ( ) )

2.35. Problem 35
Show that W and Q for an arbitrary mechanically reversible non-flow process are given by:

∫ ( ) ∫

Solution

For one hand, in a mechanically reversible process, work is defined as:

For the other hand, recall that
( ) ( )

Whence,
( ) ∫ ( )

The first law of thermodynamics for a closed system is:

( )
( )

The enthalpy is defined as:

( )
Differentiating
( ) ( )

Combining the two expressions for internal energy

( ) ( )

( ) ( ) ∫

2.36. Problem 36
One kilogram of air is heated reversibly at constant pressure from an initial state of 300 K and
1 bar until its volume triples. Calculate W, Q, ΔU, and ΔH for the process. Assume for air that
PV/T = 83.14 bar-cm3/mol-K and Cp = 29 J/mol-K.

Solution

The initial molar volume is

Average molecular weight of air:

Total moles of air:

Calculate final temperature

Recall that for a constant pressure process, equation 2.22 can be applied

∫ ( )

Heat for a constant pressure process is expressed as:

⁄

Work for a constant pressure process is expressed as:

( )

By eq. 2.3.

2.37. Problem 37
The conditions of a gas change in a steady-flow process from 293.15 K (20°C) and 1000 kPa to
333.15 K (60°C) and 100 kPa. Devise a reversible non-flow process (any number of steps) for
accomplishing this change of state, and calculate ΔU and ΔH for the process on the basis of 1
mol of gas. Assume for the gas that PV/T is constant, Cv = (5/2)R, and Cp = (7/2)R.

Solution

This problem can be solved in different ways, the choice of steps is totally arbitrary. However
the final change of internal energy and enthalpy must be the same. The chosen steps are:
(a) Heat at constant pressure – V2
(b) Cool at constant volume – P2

Recall

Calculate initial volume

Calculate final volume

(a) Step 1-2 / constant pressure

Known data

⁄ ⁄
Calculate
⁄
⁄

Calculate ΔH

( ⁄ ) ( ⁄ )( ) ( )

Calculate ΔU

( )

(a) Step 2-3 / constant volume

Known data

⁄ ⁄

Calculate ΔU

( )

Calculate ΔH

( )

Calculate total ΔU and ΔH

⁄
⁄