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Problem Set 1 + Solutions PDF
Problem Set 1 + Solutions PDF
For the P-h diagram, identify the subcooled, two phase, and superheated regions.
Identify the isotherms (constant temperature lines), isentropes (constant entropy
lines), iso-density lines, and iso-quality lines.
The P-h diagram is very useful for the analysis of chiller thermodynamic cycle.
For the T-s diagram, identify the subcooled, two phase, and superheated regions.
Identify the isenthalps (constant enthalpy lines), isobars (constant pressure lines),
iso-density lines, and iso-quality lines.
The T-s diagram is very useful for the analysis of both chiller and power plant
thermodynamic cycles.
This is the cornerstone for the analysis of steam turbine power plant.
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liquid. Away from the critical point, liquids are nearly incompressible and as a
consequence of this the properties of a subcooled liquid are a function of
temperature but only very weakly a function of pressure. Hence we can
approximate the properties of the subcooled liquid by looking at the properties of
the saturated liquid at the same temperature.
𝑠𝑎𝑡 3
𝑣110 °C,350 kPa ≈ 𝑣𝑓,110 °C = 0.001052 m ⁄kg
𝑠𝑎𝑡
𝑠110 °C,350 kPa ≈ 𝑠𝑓,110 °C = 1.4188 kJ⁄kg − K
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2. T °C p kPa h kJ/kg x Phase
-15.11 600 180 0 Subcooled
-10 201.1 310.28 0.6 Two-phase
-14 500 181.45 0 Subcooled
46.31 1200 300.61 0.22 Two-phase
44 1.0 Under constrained
c. From the Saturated R134a Properties by Pressure Table at 500 kPa, 𝑇 𝑠𝑎𝑡 =
15.73 °C > −14 °C. Therefore the system is subcooled and x = 0. From the
Saturated R134a Properties by Temperature Table at -14 °C
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(−14 + 16) °C
ℎ ≈ ℎ𝑓,14 °𝐶 = 178.83 kJ⁄kg + × (184.07 − 178.83) kJ⁄kg
(−12 + 16) °C
= 181.45 kJ/kg
3. If you have questions about this problem, please discuss it with your group and if
you still aren’t sure about the lines and regions on the R134a p-h and T-s
diagrams ask your facilitator for help.
4. If you have questions about this problem, please discuss it with your group and if
you still aren’t sure about the lines and regions on the water T-s diagrams ask
your facilitator for help.
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Problem 5 Solution.
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Problem 6 Solution.
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