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What does the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics state regarding bodies in thermal equilibrium?
What does the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics state regarding bodies in thermal equilibrium?
According to classical mechanics, how does mass behave with respect to velocity?
According to classical mechanics, how does mass behave with respect to velocity?
Which unit corresponds to force in the context of physics as indicated?
Which unit corresponds to force in the context of physics as indicated?
What implication does the Zeroth Law have on temperature measurement?
What implication does the Zeroth Law have on temperature measurement?
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What characteristic does an isolated system have?
What characteristic does an isolated system have?
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What does the gravitational constant refer to in the context provided?
What does the gravitational constant refer to in the context provided?
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Which of the following properties is considered an extensive property?
Which of the following properties is considered an extensive property?
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Which of the following is an example of an intensive property?
Which of the following is an example of an intensive property?
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How is temperature defined in terms of thermodynamic substances?
How is temperature defined in terms of thermodynamic substances?
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Which of the following pairs is correctly classified as an extensive property?
Which of the following pairs is correctly classified as an extensive property?
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What does the term 'intensive property' refer to?
What does the term 'intensive property' refer to?
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What is the formula for force according to the content?
What is the formula for force according to the content?
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Which of these examples correctly illustrates an isolated system?
Which of these examples correctly illustrates an isolated system?
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What is the primary function of a pulverizer in a coal-fired thermal plant?
What is the primary function of a pulverizer in a coal-fired thermal plant?
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What is the main purpose of the economizer in a coal-fired thermal plant?
What is the main purpose of the economizer in a coal-fired thermal plant?
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Considering the ultimate analysis of coal, which element contributes the most to the total mass?
Considering the ultimate analysis of coal, which element contributes the most to the total mass?
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What is the purpose of a superheater in a coal-fired thermal plant?
What is the purpose of a superheater in a coal-fired thermal plant?
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How much air is required for the combustion of coal if 25% excess air is used?
How much air is required for the combustion of coal if 25% excess air is used?
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In the presence of ash, what is its importance in the mass balance during combustion?
In the presence of ash, what is its importance in the mass balance during combustion?
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What does the apparent gas constant of product gas depend on?
What does the apparent gas constant of product gas depend on?
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What is a common method for removing air from the feedwater in a coal-fired boiler?
What is a common method for removing air from the feedwater in a coal-fired boiler?
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What is the primary advantage of vacuum distillation?
What is the primary advantage of vacuum distillation?
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What is cracking primarily used for in hydrocarbon processing?
What is cracking primarily used for in hydrocarbon processing?
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Which component is NOT typically found in biogas?
Which component is NOT typically found in biogas?
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What characterizes dry natural gas compared to wet natural gas?
What characterizes dry natural gas compared to wet natural gas?
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Which gas is primarily produced through gasification in gasworks?
Which gas is primarily produced through gasification in gasworks?
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How does natural gas primarily form?
How does natural gas primarily form?
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What is the main composition of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?
What is the main composition of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?
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What distinguishes wet natural gas from dry natural gas?
What distinguishes wet natural gas from dry natural gas?
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What is the main characteristic of an open system?
What is the main characteristic of an open system?
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Which of the following is an example of a closed system?
Which of the following is an example of a closed system?
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Which type of system allows the passage of energy but not matter?
Which type of system allows the passage of energy but not matter?
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What defines a system as isolated?
What defines a system as isolated?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter?
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Which of the following best describes the surroundings in relation to a system?
Which of the following best describes the surroundings in relation to a system?
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In what type of system would you find the air in a balloon?
In what type of system would you find the air in a balloon?
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What is an example of an open system?
What is an example of an open system?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Thermodynamics
- Energy exists in many forms: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and more.
- Thermodynamics focuses on how energy changes forms and its relationship with surrounding areas.
Types of Systems
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Open System: Exchanges both energy (heat, work) and matter with the environment.
- Examples: Pumps, turbines, air conditioners, hair dryers.
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Closed System: Exchanges energy (heat, work) but not matter with the environment.
- Examples: Piston-cylinder assembly, air in a balloon, mercury in a thermometer, pressure cookers.
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Isolated System: Does not exchange heat, matter, or work with the environment.
- Examples: Thermos, picnic ice chest.
Thermodynamic Properties
- Matter: Anything that occupies space and has mass or weight. It exists as solids, liquids, and gases.
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Extensive Property: Dependent on the substance's mass.
- Examples: Mass, weight, volume, energy.
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Intensive Property: Independent of the substance's mass.
- Examples: Density, pressure, temperature, specific volume, specific weight, specific gravity, specific internal energy.
Temperature
- Measures a body's hotness and coldness.
- Common temperature scales: Kelvin (K), Celsius (°C), Rankine (R), Fahrenheit (°F).
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
- States that when bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other, meaning they are at the same temperature.
Vacuum Distillation
- Distillation performed at lower than atmospheric pressure.
- This lowers the boiling point of liquids.
- Used in refining processes to separate petroleum products.
Cracking
- Process to break large hydrocarbons into smaller, more useful components.
- Achieved using high temperatures and pressures or lower temperatures and pressures with catalysts.
- Used in refining and fuel production.
Gaseous Fuels
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Manufactured Fuel Gas: Produced through gasification, typically at gasworks.
- Biogas: Renewable energy source, a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide.
- Producer Gas: Combustible mixture of nitrogen, CO2, CO, and hydrogen.
- Petroleum Gas (LPG): Non-renewable energy source, mainly hydrocarbons with 3 or 4 carbon atoms.
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Natural Gas: Non-renewable, mixture of hydrocarbons formed over millions of years from decomposing organic matter.
- Primarily methane, cleanest burning fossil fuel.
- Migrates through sedimentary rocks and can seep out of the ground.
Composition of Natural Gas
- Dry Natural Gas: Almost entirely methane.
- Wet Natural Gas: Contains liquefiable hydrocarbons (ethane, butane) in addition to methane.
Coal Combustion
- Ultimate Analysis: Determines percentages of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and ash in coal.
- HHV (Higher Heating Value): Energy released from combustion of 1 kg of fuel.
Sample Problem: Coal Combustion
- Illustrates how to calculate air required, flue gas composition, gas constant, and minimum temperature to prevent condensation of liquid in the chimney.
Typical Coal Fired Thermal Plant
- Consists of several components:
- Coal Conveyor: Efficiently moves coal.
- Pulverizer: Enhances combustion efficiency.
- Boiler: Generates steam by heating water.
- Superheater: Heats steam after it is conditioned.
- Economizer: Reduces energy consumption by preheating fluids.
- Reheater: Reheat steam for added efficiency.
- Steam Turbine: Converts thermal energy from steam into rotary motion.
- Generator: Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- Condenser: Condenses steam back to water by cooling it.
- Deaerator: Removes air and dissolved gases from feedwater.
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Test your understanding of thermodynamics concepts, including energy forms, system types, and thermodynamic properties. This quiz covers essential definitions and examples that illustrate the principles of energy exchange and transformation.
