CL 607: Advanced Thermodynamics Fall - 2010

Problem Set 3
For all the problems state the assumptions you consider clearly.
Problem 1
T
Derive an expression relating  J  and CP in terms of P,V,T and their derivatives as
P H
applicable.

Problem 2
T T  V 
Show that   
P S CP  T  P

Problem 3

If a gas obeys the equation of state P V  b   RT where b is a constant, show that

V CV  V  b 
  
P S CV  R  P 

Problem 4

The coefficient of isothermal compressibility and coefficient of volume expansion of

liquid mercury at 273 K, 1 bar are 3.9 106 bar -1 and 1.8 104 K-1 respectively.
Calculate CV for mercury given that CP = 0.14 kJ/kgK and density is 13.596 103 kg/m3.

Problem 5

Evaluate CP – CV

Problem 6

Evaluate CP/CV