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qid 11369 · engineering
Question: A closed system contains pure ammonia (NH_3) at an initial pressure and temperature of 1640psiaand 1460°R respectively. The ammonia then undergoes an isothermal expansion to a final pressure of 820psia. Using the generalized enthalpy correction chart calculate the change in specific enthalpy.
- 20.00 Btu/lbm
- 0.65 Btu/lbm
- 17.89 Btu/lbm
- 0.33 Btu/lbm
- 10.00 Btu/lbm
- 13.73 Btu/lbm
- 7.50 Btu/lbm
- -0.65 Btu/lbm
- 2.97 Btu/lbm
- 14.15 Btu/lbm
Our answer: F. 13.73 Btu/lbm Source quote machine-checked (exact quote)
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Wikipedia, "Departure function"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Departure_function
“In thermodynamics, a departure function is defined for any thermodynamic property as the difference between the property as computed for an ideal gas and the property of the species as it exists in the real world, for a specified temperature T and pressure P.”
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