I Is the Equation h = u + (0.185)Pv Accurate for Converting Energy Units?

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The equation h = u + (0.185)Pv is proposed for converting energy units, where h and u are in Btu/lbm, P in psia, and v in ft³/lbm. It represents the relationship between enthalpy and internal energy, with (0.185)Pv signifying the area between their curves on a temperature and specific entropy graph. Testing indicates the equation is effective across various mediums, with a conversion factor of 1 foot pound equating to 0.00129 BTU. The metric equivalent of the equation is h = u + (1000)Pv, using kg/kJ for h and u, MPa for P, and m³/kg for v. The discussion confirms the equation's accuracy for energy unit conversion.
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Should h = u + Pv

be h = u + (0.185)Pv (Btu/lbm)

where units for h and u are (Btu/lbm)

P (psia) and v (ft*3/lbm)

On a Temperature and specific entropy graph

h... represents the area under the curve at a constant specific pressure

u... represents the area under the curve at a constant specific volume

(0.185)Pv... represents the area between the h and u curves

I have tested the equation on several medium and it seems to work?
 
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Here’s a hint: 1 foot pound = 0.00129 BTU
 
To convert (psia) x (ft3 / lbm) to Btu / lbm

1 Btu / lbm = (1 lbf/in2) x (1 ft3/lbm) x (1 Btu/778 ft-lbf) x (144 in2/ 1 ft2) = 0.185 Btu/lbm

The equation in metric units is

h = u + (1000) P v

With units
h = kg /kj
u = kg /kj
P = Mpa
v = m3/kg
 
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