Can Thermodynamic Processes Occur at Changing Pressure and Constant Temperature?

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Thermodynamic processes can indeed occur at changing pressure while maintaining constant temperature, particularly in the context of phase changes in saturated liquids and vapors. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding the behavior of substances in the saturated region on pressure-volume (Pv) and pressure-temperature (Pt) diagrams, especially as they approach the critical point. It is noted that as temperature remains constant, the composition of the mixture can change due to the conversion of moisture into gas, which affects the overall state of the system. This conversion can lead to a "drying out" effect, allowing the system to transition into different phases without a temperature increase. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for accurately interpreting thermodynamic behavior in various processes.
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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.
 
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