Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Problems - Page 201: 4-62

Answer

$T_2=50°C, P_2=400\ kPa$

Work Step by Step

Since the tank is insulated and the partition is removed (no boundary work), the energy balance reduces to: $\Delta U = 0 \rightarrow \Delta T=0$ The final temperature is: $T_2=T_1=50°C$ From ideal gas law: $PV=mRT$ And since the final volume is twice the original: $V_2=2V_1 \rightarrow \frac{2mRT_1}{P_1} = \frac{mRT_2}{P_2}$ $\frac{2}{P_1}=\frac{1}{P_2}\rightarrow P_2=400\ kPa$
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