Q1. An assembly of piston cylinder system shown in Figure Q1 had 1 MP pressure and 400°C temperature. The system is cooled to 250°C at a constant pressure and mass of the steam is 0.8 kg. (a) Determine the compression work. (b) If the stopper position is at 40% of the initial volume determine the temperature when the piston immediately touches the stopper and discuss on the nature of the vapor. Steam 0.6 kg 1 MPa 400°C

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An assembly of piston cylinder system shown in Figure Q1 had 1 MP pressure and 400°C
temperature. The system is cooled to 250°C at a constant pressure and mass of the steam is 0.8 kg.
(a) Determine the compression work.
(b) If the stopper position is at 40% of the initial volume determine the temperature when the
piston immediately touches the stopper and discuss on the nature of the vapor.
Steam
0.6 kg
1 MPa
400°C
Figure Q1.
Transcribed Image Text:Q1. An assembly of piston cylinder system shown in Figure Q1 had 1 MP pressure and 400°C temperature. The system is cooled to 250°C at a constant pressure and mass of the steam is 0.8 kg. (a) Determine the compression work. (b) If the stopper position is at 40% of the initial volume determine the temperature when the piston immediately touches the stopper and discuss on the nature of the vapor. Steam 0.6 kg 1 MPa 400°C Figure Q1.
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