EXAMPLE PROBLEMS – 1ST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS

1. A closed system executes a series of processes for which, two of

the three quantities, W, Q, and ∆ E are given for each process.
Find the value of this unknown quantity in each case.
(a)W = -35 KJ, Q=? ∆ E = - 35 KJ; (b) W = 1.2 MJ, Q = +645 KJ, ∆ E =?
(c) W =?, Q = 5 KJ, ∆ E = 4.22 KJ

2. An internally reversible process occurs in a system during which

Q = - 12KJ, ∆ U = - 79 KJ, and ∆H = - 111 KJ. (a) Find the work if the
system is non-flow. (b) Determine the shaft work and the change
of flow of energy if the system is steady-state, steady-flow with
∆KE = 4 KJ.

3. The volume of a compressible fluid system changes from V 1 = 1

cu. ft.to V2 = 5 cu. ft. during an internally reversible process in
which the pressure varies as p = (300 V + 50) psia when V is in cu.
ft. (a) For the process find -∫ Vdp∧∫ pdV . (b) If the process is
steady-flow with ∆KE = 5 Btu, ∆PE = - 2 Btu and ∆H = 120 Btu,
find the work and heat. If the process is non-flow, find W, Q, and
∆U.