Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 4 - Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Problems - Page 197: 4-18

Answer

$W = 23.05\ kJ$

Work Step by Step

The work done is given by: $W = \frac{mRT_1}{M}\ln(\frac{P_1}{P_2})$ With the values: $m = 0.4\ kg,\ M=28.014\ kg/kmol,\ R=8.314kJ/kmol.K$, $T_1 = 140°C+273.15 = 413.15\ K,\ P_1=160\ kPa,\ P_2 = 100\ kPa$ $W = 23.05\ kJ$
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