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Numerical 3.8
The following table lists p =50 lbf/in.2 p = 60 lbf/in.2
T(℉) v(ft3/lb) T (℉) v(ft3/lb)
100 6.836 100 5.659
120 7.110 120 5.891
140 7.380 140 6.120
Data encountered in solving problems often do not fall exactly on the grid of
values provided by property tables, and linear interpolation between adjacent table
entries becomes necessary. Using the data provided here, estimate
(a) the specific volume at T 5 1208F, p 5 54 lbf/in.2, in ft3/lb.
(b) the temperature at p 5 60 lbf/in.2, 5 5.982 ft3/lb, in 8F.
(c) the specific volume at T 5 1108F, p 5 58 lbf/in.2, in ft3/lb.
Solution.
Given.
The first pressure Px= 50 Ibf/in2
The second pressure Py= 60 Ibf/in2

Level T (℉) Vx (ft3/kg) Vy (ft3/kg)

1 100 6.836 5.659

2 120 7.11 5.891

3 140 7.38 6.12

(A)
The temperature Ta= 120 ℉
The Pressure Pa = 54 Ibf/in2

(B)
The Pressure Pb = 60 Ibf/in2
The specific volume Vb = 5.982 ft3/kg

(C)
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The temperature Tc= 110 ℉

The Pressure Pc= 58 Ibf/in2

Required.
(a) The specific volume Va
(b) The temperature Tb
(c) The specific volume Vc

Assumption.
Linear integration.

Solution.

(A)
At Level 2.
𝑃𝑥−𝑃𝑦 𝑉𝑥−𝑉𝑦
=
𝑃𝑥−𝑃𝑎 𝑉𝑥−𝑉𝑎
𝑉𝑥−𝑉𝑦
Va = Vx− (Px−Pa) ×𝑃𝑥−𝑃𝑦

7.11−5.891
Va= 7.11− (50-54) × 50−60

= 6.6224 ft3/kg

(B)

Pa=Pb

At (y) points.
𝑉1−𝑉2 𝑇1−𝑇2
=
𝑉1−𝑉𝑏 𝑇1−𝑇𝑏
𝑉1−𝑉𝑏
Tb=T1-(T1-T2)×𝑉1−𝑉2
5.569−5.982
= 100– (100-120) ×6.569−5.891

=120.06 ℉
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(C)
Notice that Tc is located in an intermediate level between level 1 and level 2

2.
At level 1 & 2
𝑉1 + 𝑉2 6.886+7.11
Vx = → = 6.973 ft3/kg
2 2
𝑉1 + 𝑉2 5.659+5.891
Vy = → = 5.775 ft3/kg
2 2

Level T (℉) Vx (ft3/kg) Vy (ft3/kg)

1 100 6.836 5.659

1-2 110 6.973 5.775

3 120 7.11 5.891

4 140 7.38 6.12

At level 1 & 2
𝑃𝑥−𝑃𝑦 𝑉𝑥−𝑣𝑦
=
𝑃𝑥−𝑃𝑎 𝑉𝑥−𝑉𝑎
𝑉𝑥−𝑉𝑦
Va= Vx – (Px-Pa) ×
𝑉𝑥−𝑉𝑎
6.973−5.775
= 6.973 – (50-58) × 50−60

= 6.0146 ft3/kg

References:

 Buback, M., & Harder, W. D. (1977). The Static Dielectric Constant of Ammonia to High
Pressures and Temperatures: I. Computer Assisted Data Evaluation. Berichte der
Bunsengesellschaft für physikalische Chemie, 81(6), 603-609.
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 Cragoe, C. S., Meyers, C. H., & Taylor, C. S. (1920). THE VAPOR PRESSURE OF
AMMONIA. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 42(2), 206-229.