Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Problems - Page 201: 4-59E

Answer

$W_{sh}=-44.85\ Btu$

Work Step by Step

For an ideal gas: $PV=mRT$ Plugging in the values: $P_1=14.7\ psia, V_1=V_2=10\ ft³, T_1=80°F=539.67°R, R=0.3353\ psia.ft³/lbm.°R$ We get to $m=0.812\ lbm$ In the final state ($P_2=20\ psia$): We get to $T_2=734.58°R$ The energy balance for the system: $Q-W_{sh}=\Delta U = mc_v\Delta T$ Plugging in the values of $Q=-20\ Btu, c_v=0.157\ Btu/lbm.°R$ $W_{sh}=-44.85\ Btu$
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