Can Thermodynamic Processes Occur at Changing Pressure and Constant Temperature?

So, the "critical" point is directly affected by the amount of moisture suspended in the gas. In summary, the process of changing pressure and constant temperature in thermodynamics can occur due to the presence of moisture in the vapor, which affects the critical point on both Pv and Pt diagrams. This allows for substances in the saturated region to reach the critical point in a changing pressure process with constant temperature.
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how is it possible that processes in thermodynamics can occur at changing pressure and constant temperature and vice versa when the saturated liquid/vapour region on Pv and Pt diagrams are the same? Eg. a substance that begins from the saturated region that reaches critical point in a changing pressure process with constant temperature should be in the critical region on both the Pt and Pv diagrams should it not? but how can that be if temperature is constant and cannot move up into the critical region?
 
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Your question is unclear. However, I suspect that you may be ignoring moisture suspended in the vapor. As you heat up, more mositure is converted to gas, thus "drying out" the mixture.
 

FAQ: Can Thermodynamic Processes Occur at Changing Pressure and Constant Temperature?

What is thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that studies the relationships between heat, energy, and work in a system.

What are the laws of thermodynamics?

The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from one form to another. The second law states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time. The third law states that the entropy of a perfect crystal at absolute zero is zero.

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between two objects due to a temperature difference. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

What is an example of an application of thermodynamics?

An example of an application of thermodynamics is the design and operation of engines, such as car engines or power plants, which convert thermal energy into mechanical work.

What is the difference between an open and closed thermodynamic system?

A closed system does not exchange matter with its surroundings, but can exchange energy in the form of heat or work. An open system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings.

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