Really quick question about finding specific volume in thermodynamics

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This discussion focuses on determining specific volumes in a refrigeration cycle using a Mollier Diagram for refrigerant R134. The user successfully identified specific volumes for states 1 and 2 in the superheated region. For state 3, the specific volume is derived directly from the saturated vapor line at the corresponding pressure. For state 4, the specific volume is calculated using the formula v4 = vf + x * vfg, where vf is the specific volume of the saturated liquid and vfg is the difference between the specific volumes of the saturated vapor and liquid.

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Here is the situation, I have a Mollier Diagram(pressure-enthalpy diagram) for refrigerant R134. I had to draw a refrigeration cycle on the that find the specific volumes and enthalpies for each point. I read off the enthalpies at all 4 state points. Found the specific volumes for states 1 and 2 as they are in the superheated region where the specific volume lines contours are. But I don't know how to find the volumes at states 3 and 4.


I see state 3 lies on the saturated vapor line, so I think I should just use that specific volume as hf at the pressure.

State 4 lies at a point of known pressure and on a line where the quality(x) can be seen. To find v4, do I just use v4=vf+xvfg, or can this be somehow read off this diagram?
 
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v4=vf+xvfg is fine for the specific volume of state 4.
 
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