physics_197
Sep25-10, 06:49 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
For a certain experiment, R-410a vapor is contained in a sealed glass tube at 20°C. It is
desired to know the pressure at this condition, but there is no means of measuring it, since
the tube is sealed. However, if the tube is cooled to −20°C small droplets of liquid are
observed on the glass walls. What is the initial pressure?
2. Relevant equations
Thermodynamic tables
ideal gas equation?
3. The attempt at a solution
I set up both states:
State 2: T = -20 (saturated)
State 1: T = 20, v1=v2=0.0648 P = ? (superheated)
I just don't understand how we can figure it out from just the temps. I just cant wrap my mind around the thermodynamic tables.
For a certain experiment, R-410a vapor is contained in a sealed glass tube at 20°C. It is
desired to know the pressure at this condition, but there is no means of measuring it, since
the tube is sealed. However, if the tube is cooled to −20°C small droplets of liquid are
observed on the glass walls. What is the initial pressure?
2. Relevant equations
Thermodynamic tables
ideal gas equation?
3. The attempt at a solution
I set up both states:
State 2: T = -20 (saturated)
State 1: T = 20, v1=v2=0.0648 P = ? (superheated)
I just don't understand how we can figure it out from just the temps. I just cant wrap my mind around the thermodynamic tables.