Thermodynamics Miscellaneous


  1. Any thermodynamic cycle operating between two temperature limits is reversible if the product of the efficiency when operating as a heat engine and the COP when operating as a refrigerator is equal to l.









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    False
    ηHE × COPHP = 1
    Where , HP = Heat pump

    Correct Option: C

    False
    ηHE × COPHP = 1
    Where , HP = Heat pump


  1. When a system executes an irreversible cycle









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    δQ
    < 0 clausius inequality
    T

    Correct Option: A

    δQ
    < 0 clausius inequality
    T



  1. Figure below shows a reversible heat engine ER having heat interactions with three constant temperature systems. Calculate the thermal efficiency of the heat engine










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    Q1 + Q2 - Q3 = W .... (i)

    Q1
    +
    Q2
    -
    Q3
    = 0 ...... (ii)
    1000500300

    From equation (ii) , we have
    Q1
    +
    Q2
    -
    Q3
    = 0
    1000500300

    ⇒ Q3 = 60 kJ
    W ⇒ 100 + 50 - 60 = 90 kJ
    η =
    W
    =
    90
    = 60%
    Q1 + Q2150

    Correct Option: A

    Q1 + Q2 - Q3 = W .... (i)

    Q1
    +
    Q2
    -
    Q3
    = 0 ...... (ii)
    1000500300

    From equation (ii) , we have
    Q1
    +
    Q2
    -
    Q3
    = 0
    1000500300

    ⇒ Q3 = 60 kJ
    W ⇒ 100 + 50 - 60 = 90 kJ
    η =
    W
    =
    90
    = 60%
    Q1 + Q2150


  1. A reversible heat transfer demands :









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    ∆S = 0

    δQ
    -
    δQ
    = 0
    T1T2

    ⇒ T1 = T2

    Correct Option: A

    ∆S = 0

    δQ
    -
    δQ
    = 0
    T1T2

    ⇒ T1 = T2



  1. A condenser of a refrigeration system rejects heat at a rate of 120 kW, while is compressor consumes a power of 30 kW. The coefficient of performance of the system would be









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    Q1 = 120 kW , W = 30 × kW , Q2 = 120 – 30 = 90kW

    (COP)ref =
    Q2
    =
    90
    = 3
    W30

    Correct Option: D

    Q1 = 120 kW , W = 30 × kW , Q2 = 120 – 30 = 90kW

    (COP)ref =
    Q2
    =
    90
    = 3
    W30