Process Definition and 1000 Threads

A process is a series or set of activities that interact to produce a result; it may occur once-only or be recurrent or periodic.
Things called a process include:

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    Reverse-engineer fractal resampling process

    Hey, I am working on a project where I need to take several time series of various lengths and identify common features. So, for example, a period of 100 days may exhibit the same features as a period of 10 days -- the system is self-similar in this way. In order to compare these series of...
  2. C

    Understanding the Process of Cold Welding

    Can someone explain the process?
  3. V

    Coefficient of performance triangle process thermodynamics

    Homework Statement An ideal gas adiabatic coefficient γ is submitted to the ABCA cycle of fig, where AB is a line segment.. a) Calculate the income. b) Show that it is smaller than the yield of a Carnot cycle operating between the same temperature extremes. this is my attempt...
  4. J

    Can Deterministic Chaos Mimic True Randomness?

    Numbers generated by a pseudo-random process will eventually repeat, which is how PR processes can be differentiated from a truly "random" process. Some chaotic processes follow closed trajectories in state space; i.e., their attractors are periodic, so number sequences generated by those...
  5. J

    Calculating work done on a gas- Adiabatic process PV diagram.

    Homework Statement As per attachment. Part iii How would you do this question by integrating the work? Homework Equations W = - ∫P dV PV^gamma = constant The Attempt at a Solution So I integrated the work with P= constant/ V^gamma and came up with this: W = constant* (...
  6. Q

    Pump probe spectroscopy as linear process away from equilibrium

    Greetings everyone, I have recently been trying to generate some theoretical pump probe spectroscopy data. The typical way to do this is via third order time dependent perturbation theory and applying phase matching approximations / Rotating wave approx etc etc. There is however, no...
  7. R

    Entropy and Enthelpy for adiabatic process

    1) What is the reason why dH!=0 for an adiabatic(q=0) reversible process? The mathematical argument is irrefutable and it is clear that it has to do with the process not being isobaric: ΔH=ΔU+PΔV+VΔP , ΔU=work=−PΔV Therefore, ΔH=VΔP and this is not 0. However, I do not understand it...
  8. vead

    How Do You Write Answers for Embedded System Design Exam Questions?

    I have two exam question (embedded computing system) Q1. write short on embedded computing system design process Q2. write short note on specification I am confused how to write answer for this questions for Q1 Embedded system made with both hardware and software I know about hardware...
  9. N

    Why is entropy zero in an adiabatic process?

    No heat exchange is facilitated during an adiabatic process. Change is heat is zero. How does this relates to the entropy being zero? ∫dQ/T? But this could really just mean that the integral is of any constant.
  10. M

    Susskind process and holographic principle

    Why is it that Susskind in describing the holographic principle - why is it that he considers a quantized universe?
  11. A

    How Does Clock Synchronization Work in Different Dimensions?

    This is basically a follow-up to some questions from a previous thread regarding Einstein synchronization and other methods. I don't understand the alternative methods when the synchronization parameter isn't 1/2 and its connection to the speed of light. Basically it means that the light is...
  12. U

    Find equation for thermodynamic process

    Homework Statement Find the equation of the thermodynamic process in which specific heat of the gas is given by C=\dfrac{R}{\gamma -1} + \alpha P The Attempt at a Solution I can write C=C_v + \alpha P But I don't know how to proceed ahead. What does C mean here? Is it specific heat...
  13. R

    Thermodynamics Constant Pressure Process

    Hi, I found a derivation for heat transfer in a constant pressure process. It goes as follows: Q + W = u2 - u1 Q = u2 - u1 + p(v2 - v1) Since h = u + pv, Then Q = h2 - h1 The first equation states that the sum of heat and work done is equal to the change in internal energy, I can...
  14. Q

    Work done by a gas during an adiabatic process involving a state chang

    Homework Statement The problem involves a container holding a gas at high pressure. The container is opened to the environment, where the gas will cool down, producing a liquid or solid, and I want to find the work done by the gas throughout this process. Homework Equations PV^γ = constant U...
  15. R

    Thermodynamics Polytropic Process Compressor

    I was revising for my course exam and encountered a question in my book (Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists, p 66 example 3.3) which stated that a compressor follows a polytropic process to compress air; I understood the calculation process which resulted in heat being...
  16. Soumalya

    Understanding reversible and irreversible process

    Hello, It is said that any process accompanied by dissipating effects is an irreversible process.For instance, a piston cylinder arrangement undergoing an expansion of a gas with heat lost as friction between surfaces is an irreversible process.Here the system does work on the...
  17. A

    Classical Poissonian Process: Time-Dependent ω

    I think the classical Poissonian process is where you have something, which in a time dt has a probability ωdt. Then one can show quite easily that the probability that the "something" has not yet decayed goes as P(t)=exp(-ωt), because it obeys a differential equation with the given solution...
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    Isothermal Process in a Non-Insulated Piston: Heat Exchange?

    When an ideal gas expands in a piston during an isothermal process, does it necessarily absorbs heat from the surroundings in order to maintain its temperature? (Piston is not insulated). IF yes, When the same procedure is carried out in a perfectly insulated piston, then temperature drops...
  19. U

    MHB Poisson Process - Number of cars that a petrol station can service

    Question: A single-pump petrol station is running low on petrol. The total volume of petrol remaining for sale is 100 litres. Suppose cars arrive to the station according to a Poisson process with rate \lambda, and that each car fills independently of all other cars and of the arrival...
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    Why anhydrous ZnCl2 is used in Groove's Process?

    Why anhydrous ZnCl2 is required for 1 degree alcohols to convert into alkyl halides? It is a SN2 reaction; so the weakening of C-OH bond can be done with H+ of HCl. Oxygen from the OH group can donate its lone pair to H+ and O develops a positive charge which weakens the C-OH bond.Then bond...
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    Pressure-Time relation for polytropic thermodynamic process

    Dear Friends, I carried out an experiment of sudden release of oxygen (open nozzle) from an oxygen cylinder used for medical college and hospitals. I found that pressure drops quite rapidly and cylinder surface cools from outside such that water droplets accumulate on its surface. This...
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    Optimizing Ammonia Production: Calculating Partial Pressures and Reactant Ratios

    An ammonia plant operates at close to 700K and a Kp of 3.5 x 10-4 employing the stoichiometric ratio of 1:3 N2:H2. If the equilibrium partial pressure of NH3 is 50. atm, calculate the partial pressures of the reactants and the total pressure. The suggestion is made that, since the [NH3] is...
  23. T

    Proof of strictly stationary process

    Hi all. I need to prove or disprove if process Y_n=1/2*X_n+1/4*X_{n-1}+1/8*X_{n-2} are stricly stationary. X_n,n\in R i.i.d. So almost i have the answer. But don't know if it is correct or not. I have a question of situation when \Gamma_Y(t,s) and |t-s|≤2 for example...
  24. R

    Comparing curves using gaussian process regression

    Hi guys, I have run multiple simulations on networks that are all slightly perturbed from each other. They produce slightly different curve outputs onto an x-y graph which I need to now analyse (it has been about 5 years since I did statistical analysis hence why I am here). A couple of the...
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    How to tell the difference between reversible and irreversible process

    Imagine a rigid block of steel at 100 degrees celsius which is inserted into water at 0 degrees celsius. They then both get an equilibrium temperature. How can I tell whether this is a reversible or irreversible process? What is the argumentation?
  26. U

    Does entropy increase in this process

    Homework Statement Is boiling of egg accompanied by an increase in entropy? The Attempt at a Solution I guess entropy decreases because as the egg boils, the stuff inside it gets hardened and changes into a solid mass. So the disorderliness decreases and the entropy should decrease. But...
  27. A

    Why adiabatic process is required in heat engine?

    what is the need of adibatic process in heat engine? We can work only with isothermal process .Please expalin this.
  28. mhsd91

    Correlation Function of the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck Process

    Basically, The Ornstein-Uhlenbeck (OU) process (and its time-integral) decribes the velocity of a brownian particle. The OU process is Stationary (in time), Stochastic AND Markovian. Now, I've done an exact, one dimensional, numerical simulation of the OU process similar to D. T. Gillespie in...
  29. J

    How can enthalpy values be calculated for an isothermal process involving steam?

    What equations are relevant to finding the initial and final enthalpy values of an isothermal process? There is an initial dryness fraction and a heat value is also added. I know how to use steam tables to find the initial value of H but not the final. Does H even change? Thanks
  30. J

    What are some peoperties that are measured in a process stream ?

    what are some chemical or physical properties that are typically measured in a process stream ?
  31. J

    Constant Temperature Process (Steam)

    Homework Statement Homework Equations In an isothermal process, where the dryness fraction of steam is given - Does the law of P1V1 = P2V2 still stand? Mass is also given here. I know that I should not be using PV = mRT for steam. Thanks The Attempt at a Solution
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    Poisson Process Probability Question

    Hello, I have this one problem but have no idea how to get started. Avg. number of accidents is .4 accidents / day (Poisson Process) What is the probability that the time from now to the next accident will be more than 3 days? What is the probability that the the time from now to...
  33. C

    Entropy change in a irreversible adiabatic process

    One mole of an ideal monatomic gas initially at 298 k expands from 1.0 L to 10.0 L. Assume the expansion is irreversible, adiabatic, and no work is done. Calculate delta S of the gas and delta S of the surroundings. I know that delta dS = dq/T but q = 0 in adiabatic processes right? So does dS...
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    Poisson process, question about the definition.

    Hi, I have a question about the definition of the poisson process. Check out the definition here: Would you say that one can prove point (2) from point (3)? The reason I have some discomfort about this is that something seems to be hidden in the poisson distribution to make it all work? For...
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    The ideal gas law for an adiabatic process

    Homework Statement Hi can someone please have a look at this question and let me know if I am on the right track, thanks. A diesel engine requires no spark plug; instead the air in the cylinder is compresses so highly the fuel ignites spontaneously on injection to the cylinder. Q. If the air...
  36. gfd43tg

    Chemical Process Flow Diagram Software

    Hello, Does anyone know of any free software that will allow me to easily create chemical process flow diagrams, that have all the symbols for various components (distillation columns, heat exchangers, etc)? Thank you
  37. N

    Thermodynamics: Why must a reversible process be infenetesimally done?

    So my professor keeps bringing up that a reversible process must always be done infinitesimally slowly up. But why is that? I can't recall the explanation.
  38. P

    Simulating random process (poisson process)

    Homework Statement I have a physical system, which I know the time average statistics. Its probability of being in state 1 is P1, state 2:P2 and state 3:P3. I want to simulate the time behavior of the system.Homework Equations N/AThe Attempt at a Solution I assume the rate of transition event...
  39. R

    Work in a thermodynamic process

    Hello, could someone please let me know if I have worked this problem out correctly, or if I need to try again? Thank you. Homework Statement A 40.0 g projectile is launched by the expansion of hot gas in an arrangement showing in Figure P12.4a (attached file). The cross-sectional area of...
  40. G

    Why can't this process run forever?

    A cyclic cycle occurring in a system immersed in surrounding, all inside an isolated box. Each cycle, net heat flow into the system from isolated surroundings in the box and the box has an inlet which just enough heat flows to balance that consumed by the cycle. why can't this process run...
  41. A

    Particle collider imaging process

    How do particle colliders read the trajectories of particles in the collider? Are EM waves emitted from each of the particles? If some particles do not emit EM waves, does the "sensor" only read particles that emit EM waves? ...In other words, what bridges the gap between our pictorial data and...
  42. C

    Calculating Probability of a Poisson Process w/ Parameter λ

    I need some help on the following question: Let N() be a poisson process with parameter \lambda . I need to find that probability that N((1,2]) = 3 given N((1,3]) > 3 I know that this is equal to the probability that P(A \cap B) / P(B) where A = N((1,2]) and B = N((1,3]) >...
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    Thermodynamics- Work done- Adiabatic process

    I have a small doubt regarding the workdone derivation in adiabatic process. Here is the derivation W= (P1V1-P2V2) = mR(T1-T2)/n-1 AS we know R/n-1 = Cv and Cp/Cv=1 also considering m=1 W=Cv(T1-T2) but in textbook it is quoted as...
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    Polytropic process vs perfect gas eq

    The polytropic law states: (1) P1V1n = P2V2n The perfect gas equation states: PV = mRT --> P1V1/T1 = P2/V2/T2 If T1 = T2 then (2) P1V1 = P2V2 So, how can equation 1 and 2 both be true for the same gas? If the gas follows a polytropic process, where n ≠ 1, how can 2 be...
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    Why Are Isothermal Process Assumptions Necessary in Thermodynamics?

    In my textbook (Physics Principles With Applications - Giancoli 7th Edition) it states that "We assume the gas is in contact with a heat reservoir (a body whose mass is so large that, ideally, its temperature does not change significantly when heat is exchanged with our system). We also...
  46. C

    Adapting the chlor-alkali process for nitrates

    I recently became interested in the chlor-alkali process, specifically the one using a salt bridge, and wondered if I could adapt the setup to synthesize other salts. I have KNO3, but want to remove the nitrate ion and bind it to some other metal, such as copper, and be left with KOH. Of course...
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    Chemical Process Calculations, or Material Balances Question

    All of the related work is in the attachment. If you could please help it would be really appreciated. I've asked a bunch of people in my class, and they're confused also. Thanks in advance!
  48. C

    Random process of uniform- graphing and pdf

    Homework Statement Word for word of the problem: Let N (t, a) = At be a random process and A is the uniform continuous distribution (0, 3). (i) Sketch N(t, 1) and N(t, 2) as sample functions of t. (ii) Find the PDF of N(2, a) = 2A. Homework Equations A pdf is 1/3 for x in...
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    Archived Finding the thermal energy and Q for an isobaric process.

    Homework Statement How much work is done on the gas in the process shown in figure P12.24. This is from College Physics: A strategic approach, 2nd addition, by Knight, et al. Ch.12, #24 The graph shown is kPa vs V(cm^3). It's a constant temperature process (isobaric) at 200 kpa. I was able to...
  50. B

    How Does Humidifying Process Affect Air Temperature and Humidity?

    Homework Statement Consider Simple humidifying process. Atmospheric air enter at a volume flow rate of 3000 m3/h at 25°C and 10% relative humidity (A). Then is humidified to 60% relative humidity (B) by adding saturated steam at atmospheric pressure. The density of atmospheric air is 1.18...
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