How Do You Determine Temperatures at Specific Points in a PV Cycle?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

Determining temperatures at specific points in a PV cycle involves using the ideal gas law in conjunction with the work and heat equations. The discussion highlights the formulas W = pΔV and Q = mCΔT as essential for calculations. When dealing with a rectangular PV graph, certain points may share the same pressure or volume, allowing for the application of these principles to derive unknown temperatures. The approach requires a solid understanding of thermodynamic principles and the relationships between pressure, volume, and temperature.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the ideal gas law
  • Familiarity with thermodynamic equations
  • Knowledge of PV diagrams and cycles
  • Basic concepts of work and heat transfer
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the ideal gas law and its applications in thermodynamics
  • Learn about PV diagrams and how to interpret them
  • Explore the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature in gas laws
  • Investigate advanced thermodynamic cycles and their calculations
USEFUL FOR

Students studying thermodynamics, engineers working with gas systems, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of PV cycles and temperature determination.

mneox
Messages
35
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



Hi sorry, this is just kind of a general question about PV graphs. How does one determine the temperatures at certain points on a PV graph where there is a "cycle"?

Say the shape was a rectangle and I had to determine the temperature at points 1, 2, 3, and 4. How would I go about doing so? (I know one of the temperatures at a point already, it was given in the question).

So the formulas that I have been using are:

Homework Equations



W = p[tex]\Delta[/tex]V
Q = mC[tex]\Delta[/tex]T

The Attempt at a Solution



Yeah, I'm not really sure about where to start for finding temperature, can anyone offer some help and point me in the right direction? Thank you!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
If it is a rectangle, then some points may have the same pressure or volume, so you can use that fact coupled with the ideal gas (assuming the fluid is a gas) equation to get the other parameters.
 

Similar threads

Replies
12
Views
2K
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Replies
23
Views
3K
Replies
15
Views
2K
Replies
11
Views
2K
  • · Replies 36 ·
2
Replies
36
Views
10K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K