Question

Four kilograms of gas were heated at a constant pressure of 12 MPa. The gas volumes were 0.005 m^3 and 0.006 m^3 in the initial and final states, respectively, and 3.9 kJ of heat was transferred to the gas. What is the change in specific internal energy between the initial and final states?

Answer 1

Specific change in internal energy is - 2.025 kj/kg.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process is constant pressure expansion. Apply first law of thermodynamic to calculate the change in internal energy.

Given:

Mass of gas is 4 kg.

Initial volume is 0.005 m³.

Final volume is 0.006 m³.

Pressure is 12 Mpa.

Heat is transfer to the gas. So it must be positive 3.9 kj.

Calculation:

Step1

Work of expansion is calculated as follows:

`W=P(V_(f)-V_(i))`

`W=12*10^(6)(0.006-0.005)`

W=12000 j.

Or,

W=12 Kj.

Step2

Apply first Law of thermodynamic as follows:

Q=W+dU

3.9=12+dU

dU = - 8.1 kj.

Step3

Specific change in internal energy is calculated as follows:

`u=(U)/(m)`

`u=(-8.1)/(4)`

u= - 2.025 kj/kg.

Thus, the specific change in internal energy is - 2.025 kj/kg.