[help] thermodynamics question

In summary, the conversation is about a thermodynamics question involving a piston-cylinder system containing a saturated liquid-vapour mixture of water at 150°C. The task is to determine the heat required to heat the water at constant pressure until it becomes saturated vapour. The use of tables A-4 and A-5 is suggested, and the equation h = hf + x hfg is mentioned. The person asking the question expresses uncertainty about how to approach the problem and is reminded of the forum rules requiring them to show some effort before receiving help.
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[help] thermodynamics question!

Homework Statement



Initially, a piston-cylinder has a volume of 120L and contains a saturated
liquid-vapour mixture of water at 150°C, in which 86% of the water is in the
liquid phase. The water is heated at constant pressure until it is saturated
vapour. Determine the heat required for this process. Also show the
process in a T-v diagram.

Homework Equations



1. i think the table A-4 and A-5 is required
2. h=hf + x hfg ??

The Attempt at a Solution



dont know how to start.
 
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What have you tried? The rules in this forum state that you must show some effort before the moderators help you out.
 
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I think you are missing two important facts.

One is that people here volunteer their time to help. Complaining that they aren't working hard enough or fast enough to suit you isn't likely to make anyone more likely to help you. Who wants to help an ingrate with a sense of entitlement?

The second is that we insist that people who ask questions make an attempt at solving them.
 

FAQ: [help] thermodynamics question

1. What is thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with the study of heat, energy, and their relationship to work. It explains how energy is transformed from one form to another and how it affects the behavior of matter.

2. What are the laws of thermodynamics?

The first law of thermodynamics 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 (disorder) 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.

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Thermodynamics plays a crucial role in many aspects of our daily lives. It is the basis for understanding how engines and refrigerators work, how food is digested in our bodies, and how weather patterns and climate change occur.

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5. How does thermodynamics relate to other branches of science?

Thermodynamics is closely related to other branches of science, such as chemistry, biology, and engineering. It provides a fundamental understanding of energy and its transformations, which is essential in these fields. It also forms the basis for other laws and principles, such as the law of conservation of energy and the concept of equilibrium.

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