For steam at T 5 2408C, y 5 0.4646 m
3
/kg, p 5 5 bar, calcu-
late the value of the compressibility factor Z. Ans. 0.981.
From the computer data, the y-intercept of the graph is
➊
0s
0y
5 lim
¢yS0
¢s
¢y
< 1.033
kJ
m
3
? K
This answer is an estimate because it relies on a numerical approximation of
the partial derivative based on the equation of state that underlies the steam
tables. The values obtained using the Redlich–Kwong equation of state and the
graphical method using steam table data agree with this result.
➊ It is left as an exercise to show that, in accordance with Eq. 11.34, the value
of
0p
/
0T
y
estimated by a procedure like the one used for
0s
/
0y
agrees
with the value given here.
Ability to…
❑
apply a Maxwell relation to
evaluate a thermodynamic
quantity.
❑
apply the Redlich–Kwong
equation.
❑
perform a comparison with
data from the steam table
using graphical and
computer-based methods.
✓Skills Developed
11.3.3
Fundamental Thermodynamic Functions
A fundamental thermodynamic function provides a complete description of the ther-
modynamic state. In the case of a pure substance with two independent properties,
the fundamental thermodynamic function can take one of the following four forms:
u 5 u
s, y
h 5 h
s, p
(11.37)
c 5 c
T, y
g 5 g
T, p
Of the four fundamental functions listed in Eqs. 11.37, the Helmholtz function c
and the Gibbs function g have the greatest importance for subsequent discussions
(see Sec. 11.6.2). Accordingly, let us discuss the fundamental function concept with
reference to c and g.
In principle, all properties of interest can be determined from a fundamental ther-
modynamic function by differentiation and combination.
consider a fundamental function of the form c(T, y). The proper-
ties y and T, being the independent variables, are specified to fix the state. The pres-
sure p at this state can be determined from Eq. 11.28 by differentiation of c(T, y).
Similarly, the specific entropy s at the state can be found from Eq. 11.29 by differen-
tiation. By definition, c 5 u 2 Ts, so the specific internal energy is obtained as
u 5 c 1 Ts
With u, p, and y known, the specific enthalpy can be found from the definition
h 5 u 1 py. Similarly, the specific Gibbs function is found from the definition,
g 5 h 2 Ts. The specific heat c
y
can be determined by further differentiation,
c
y
5
0u
/
0T
y
. Other properties can be calculated with similar operations. b b b b b
consider a fundamental function of the form g(T, p). The proper-
ties T and p are specified to fix the state. The specific volume and specific entropy
at this state can be determined by differentiation from Eqs. 11.30 and 11.31, respec-
tively. By definition, g 5 h 2 Ts, so the specific enthalpy is obtained as
h 5
1 Ts
fundamental thermodynamic
function
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