Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Refrigeration Cycles - Problems - Page 646: 11-66C

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

For ideal gas, enthalpy is a function of temperature only. Throttling is a isenthalpic process. Therefore, temperature of gas will not drop if turbine is replaced by throttling device.
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