Isochoric Compression Explained

[Gavroy]

hi

in school we talked about a process called "isochoric compression". i do not really know what they mean by that, since the word" isochoric" refers to a process that has always constant volume, whereas "compression" makes me think of a change in volume. is there anybody who can explain this oxymoron to me?

 

[Studiot]

What happens inside a sealed container of gas if you cool it down or heat it up?

 

[Gavroy]

heat up: pressure increases
cool down: pressure decreases

 

[Philip Wood]

Yes, compression literally means increasing pressure, so that could include increasing pressure isochorically, by raising the temperature, but 'compression' is so generally associated with squashing (reducing the volume) that I keep off the term 'isochoric compression', preferring something more long-winded, like 'isochoric increase of pressure'. Perhaps I'm just a wimp.

 

[PJC01]

Sure, I can explain isochoric compression to you. It is a thermodynamic process in which the volume of a gas is held constant while its pressure and temperature are increased. This may seem like a contradiction since compression typically involves a decrease in volume, but in this case, the volume remains constant while the pressure and temperature increase. This process is often used in laboratory experiments to study the behavior of gases under varying conditions. It is also commonly used in internal combustion engines, where the fuel-air mixture is compressed before ignition. I hope this helps clarify the concept for you.