Adiabatic/Isentropic Compression and Pressure

In summary, when a piston compresses air (2 moles) to half of its original volume, the temperature increases according to the gas laws. This means that the compressed gas will expand according to its new temperature, which can be calculated using the ideal gas equation. For example, if the ideal gas equation is used to check for the potential new pressure at a temperature of 773 kelvins and a volume of 1 litre, the new pressure would be 126 bars. However, if you compress the 2 liters adiabatically, the original pressure of one atmosphere would increase to 2.6 atmospheres. This is because the temperature would also increase to 773 kelvins, in order for the gas to exert
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If a piston compresses air (2 moles) to half of its original volume, the temperature increases, according to the gas laws, the volume of the gas will be in step with its temperature. Does this mean that the compressed gas at its new temperature will expand according to its new temperature(say 500 degrees C)?

For example. If I use the ideal gas equation to check for the potential new pressure,

n-2
t-773 kelvins
r-0.08206
v-1 litre
p-126 bars.

So, will 126 bars be the new pressure?

I can't find this stuff on the net, but i think this is how it works. Can you help clarify?

Thank you.
 
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if you try to apply the ideal gas law, PV=nRT, in your original state of one liter, (say at 300K)you only have ,at one atmosphere around ,.041 moles. If you compress the 2 liters adiabatically at.. PxV exp 1.4 , the origianl pressure of one atm increases to 2.6 atm.
in order for the .041 moles of gas, now occupying 1 liter to exert this much pressure,
since T=PxV/ nxR then T does in fact= 773K.. you got a pressure of 126 rather than the actual of 2.6 because you used a value of 2 raather than .041 , about a 50 fold difference
 
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what are the pv diagrams of an isentropic process??
 

1. What is the difference between adiabatic and isentropic compression?

Adiabatic compression refers to a process where heat is not exchanged between a system and its surroundings, while isentropic compression refers to a process where there is no change in entropy. This means that during adiabatic compression, the temperature of the system may change, while during isentropic compression, the temperature remains constant.

2. How does adiabatic compression affect pressure?

During adiabatic compression, the pressure of a gas increases as the volume decreases. This is because the temperature of the gas also increases, causing the gas molecules to collide more frequently with the container walls, resulting in a higher pressure.

3. What is the relationship between adiabatic compression and work?

During adiabatic compression, work is done on the system by an external force, causing a decrease in volume and an increase in pressure. This work is equal to the negative change in internal energy of the system.

4. How is adiabatic compression used in practical applications?

Adiabatic compression is commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The compression of a gas results in an increase in temperature, which can then be used to cool a space or remove heat from a system.

5. What is the significance of isentropic compression in thermodynamics?

Isentropic compression is a reversible process that occurs without any change in entropy. It is often used as an idealized model in thermodynamics to analyze the performance of real-world processes. It is also a key concept in the study of gas turbines and other heat engines.

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