FALL 2022 – CHE 206

QUIZ # 2 key

1) State the first law of thermodynamics for an open system and for a closed
system. Mention what each symbol stands for, e.g. ΔH is change in enthalpy.
(2 points)

Open system

closed system

H  enthalpy, U  internal energy , Q  heat, W work, Ep  potential energy,

Ek  kinetic energy, Ws  shaft work

2) Write and simplify the closed-system energy balance for each of the following
processes, and state whether nonzero heat and work terms are positive or
negative. (3 points)
a) The contents of a closed round-bottom flask are cooled from 90 C to 50
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b) A chemical reaction takes place in a closed adiabatic fixed-volume tank

3) Determine the power output (in kW) of an adiabatic turbine, if it operates

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under steady flow conditions. Show all your workings and clearly state all
assumptions. (5 points)

Inlet conditions Outlet conditions

P= 6.2 MPa P= 1.5 MPa
T= 360 C T= 225 C

Δ E cv + ΔPE+ ΔKE+mΔH =Q+ W s

Assumptions: (1 point)
Nigligible changes ∈velocity∧elevations so ΔKE= ΔPE=0
Adiabatic Turbine so Q=0∧steady state operation so Δ E cv =0

W =m ( H 2 −H 1 ) (1 point)

At state 1 (62 bar or 6200 kPa and 360 °C), we need to interpolate for H1 
350 °C 360 °C 375 °C
6200 kPa 3040.5 H1 3110.6

H 1 −3040.5 360−350
=
3110.6−3040.5 375−350
kJ
H 1=3072.4 (1 point)
kg
kJ
At state 2 by interpolating at 15 bar and 225 °C, H2  2381.2 (1 point
kg

Values for the second interpolation (at outlet conditions):

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Assume a basis of 1 kg/s for the mass flow rate:

kg kJ kJ
W =1 ( 2381.2−3072.4 ) (1 point) W =−691.2 =−691.2 kW
s kg s