Thermo Solutions - Part41 PDF
Thermo Solutions - Part41 PDF
Thermo Solutions - Part41 PDF
Analysis: The work is estimated by determining the area under the curve connecting the
data points. This is an estimate in that we do not have a continuous function
descnbing pressure versus volume, nor do we know if the process is a quasi-
equilibrium one.
Finding the area under curve may proceed in several ways: 1) Use rectangles
(as illustrated) to determine the area; 2) determine the ''best fit" equation
connecting the points and integrate that.
The area is found by summing p.w for each rectangle. 1:.. V = 100 cm = 0.000 I
3
m3.
W = ( 0 ~3)(10650 kN/m 2)
w = ;,o,~kJ
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