Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 8th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118412931
ISBN 13: 978-1-11841-293-0

Chapter 5 - Checking Understanding - Page 278: 30

Answer

There is finite pressure difference between two halves. As valve is opened, there is spontaneous expansion of gas which is the main cause of irreversibility.

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There is finite pressure difference between two halves. As valve is opened, there is spontaneous expansion of gas which is the main cause of irreversibility.
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