Change in system entropy in relation to heat transfer

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The discussion focuses on the differences in heat transfer calculations using the energy conservation equation versus the Gibbs relation. The energy balance indicates a heat transfer of 200 kJ, while the entropy balance suggests a heat transfer of 0 kJ due to constant temperature and volume conditions. The entropy change for the system is zero, but the system transfers 0.660 kJ/K of entropy to the surroundings, leading to generated entropy. Ambiguities arise regarding the temperature at the interface between the system and surroundings during heat transfer. Overall, the contrasting results highlight the complexities in thermodynamic calculations.
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Homework Statement
Establishing the Relationship Between Input Heat for Energy Conservation and Input Heat Defined by Entropy.
Relevant Equations
entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.
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Q: What are the differences between the heat transfer calculated by the energy conservation equation and the heat transfer determined by the Gibbs relation? ##why\ \left( ans\_1 \right) \ne \left( ans\_2 \right) ##
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Energy balance:
$$
Q_{in,net}-W_{out,net}=\cancel{\bigtriangleup U_{cv}}\cdots \left( 1 \right)
$$
$$
Q_{in,net}=-Q
$$
$$
W_{out,net}=-W_{in}
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 1 \right) =-Q+W_{in}=0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=W_{in}=200KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_1 \right)
$$

entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.
Gibbs relation.
$$
dS_{sys}=\left( \frac{\delta Q}{T_k} \right) _{int.rev}\cdots \left( 2 \right)
$$
$$
\bigtriangleup S_{sys}=m\left( \frac{\cancel{du}+p\cancel{dv}}{T_k} \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 2 \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=0KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_2 \right)
$$
 
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Homework Statement: Establishing the Relationship Between Input Heat for Energy Conservation and Input Heat Defined by Entropy.
Relevant Equations: entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.

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Q: What are the differences between the heat transfer calculated by the energy conservation equation and the heat transfer determined by the Gibbs relation? ##why\ \left( ans\_1 \right) \ne \left( ans\_2 \right) ##
reference

Energy balance:
$$
Q_{in,net}-W_{out,net}=\cancel{\bigtriangleup U_{cv}}\cdots \left( 1 \right)
$$
$$
Q_{in,net}=-Q
$$
$$
W_{out,net}=-W_{in}
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 1 \right) =-Q+W_{in}=0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=W_{in}=200KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_1 \right)
$$

entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.
Gibbs relation.
$$
dS_{sys}=\left( \frac{\delta Q}{T_k} \right) _{int.rev}\cdots \left( 2 \right)
$$
$$
\bigtriangleup S_{sys}=m\left( \frac{\cancel{du}+p\cancel{dv}}{T_k} \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 2 \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=0KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_2 \right)
$$
The entropy change of the system is zero since the gas temperature and volume are constant. The entropy transferred from the system to the surroundings is ##200/(30 + 273)=0.660\ kJ/K##. From the Clausius relationship, $$\Delta S=\frac{Q}{T_{surr}}+\sigma$$where ##\sigma## is the amount of entropy generated within the system during the process. So, $$0=-0.660+\sigma$$and the amount of generated entropy is equal to 0.660 kJ/K.

This question is a little ambiguous since, if the system is at 40 C and the surroundings are at 30 C, the system should be transferring heat to the surroundings until it too is at 30 C. But its final temperature is stated to be 40 C. It isn't clear what one should take as the temperature at the interface between the system and surroundings when the heat transfer Q and entropy transfer ##Q/T_{interface}##is occurring.
 
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The entropy change of the system is zero since the gas temperature and volume are constant. The entropy transferred from the system to the surroundings is ##200/(30 + 273)=0.660\ kJ/K##. From the Clausius relationship, $$\Delta S=\frac{Q}{T_{surr}}+\sigma$$where ##\sigma## is the amount of entropy generated within the system during the process. So, $$0=-0.660+\sigma$$and the amount of generated entropy is equal to 0.660 kJ/K.

This question is a little ambiguous since, if the system is at 40 C and the surroundings are at 30 C, the system should be transferring heat to the surroundings until it too is at 30 C. But its final temperature is stated to be 40 C. It isn't clear what one should take as the temperature at the interface between the system and surroundings when the heat transfer Q and entropy transfer ##Q/T_{interface}##is occurring.
You've provided a detailed explanation, thank you. I finally understand.
 
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