Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Problems - Page 202: 4-70

Answer

$q=16.44\ kJ/kg$

Work Step by Step

The energy balance for the system is: $q-w_b-w_{sh}=0$ The boundary work is given by: $w_b=RT_1\ln(\frac{v_2}{v_1})$ With $R=0.2870\ kJ/kg.K, T_1=17°C=290K, v_2/v_1=3$ $w_b=91.44\ kJ/kg$ And since $w_{sh}=-75\ kJ/kg$: $q=16.44\ kJ/kg$
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