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Thermodynamics Chapter 1 Solution Manual
Thermodynamics Chapter 1 Solution Manual
THERMODYNAMICS
by Hipolito Sta. Maria
*This solution manual is an original work of Engr. Naser A. Fernandez. No part of this
Manual may be reprinted, reproduced and distributed in any form or by any means
without prior permission from him. j/k :-D
Chapter 1
1. What is the mass in grams and the weight in dynes and in gram-force of
12 oz of salt? Local g is 9.65m/s2 1lb = 16oz
Given:
m= 12 oz
g= 9.65 m/s2
= 965 cm/s2
Solution:
(a) 12 oz x x = 340.2 g
(b) Fg = mg/k
=
Fg = 334.80 gf
Given:
Fg
(4-3.05)lbf =
a = 9.5 ft/s2
(4+3.05)lbf =
F Fg a = 70.5 ft/s2
3. The mass of a given airplane at sea level (g = 32.1 fps2) is 10 tons. Find its
mass in lb, slugs, and kg and its (gravitational) weight in lb when it is travelling at
Given:
(c) h =
Fg = mg/k
=
Fg = 19850.50 lbf
4. A lunar excursion module (LEM) weighs 1500 kgf on earth where g = 9.75
mps2. What will be its weight on the surface of the moon where gm = 1.70 mps2.
On the surface of the moon, what will be the force in kgf anf in newtons required
Given:
Solution:
m = 1508.71 kgm
Fgm =
= 15,087.45 N
5. The mass of a fluid system is 0.311 slug, its density is 30 lb/ft3 and g = 31.90
ft/s2. Find (a) the specific volume (b) the specific weight (c) and the total volume.
Given:
g = 31.90 ft/s2
d= 30 lb/ft3
Solution:
(b) γ = dg/k
=
γ = 29.7445 lb/ft3
6. A cylindrical drum (2-ft diameter, 3-ft in height) is filled with a fluid whose
density is 40 lb/ft3. Determine (a) the total volume of fluid, (b) its total mass in
pounds and slugs, (c) its specific volume, and (d) its specific weight where g =
31.90 fps2.
Given:
d = 40 lb/ft3 h = 3 ft diameter = 2 ft
Solution:
7. A weatherman carried an aneroid barometer from the ground floor to his office
atop Sears Tower in Chicago. On the ground the barometer read 30.15 in.Hg
absolute; topside it read 28.607 in. Hg absolute. Assume that the average
atmospheric air density was 0.075 lb/ft3 and estimate the height of the building.
Solution:
= 109.10 lb/ft2
ΔP = dh
109.10 lb/ft2 = (0.075 lb/ft3)h
h = 1455 ft
101.32 kPa.
Given:
Po = 101.3 kPa
Pg = 0.66 m.Hg
Solution:
P = Po - Pg
= 101.32 – 87.99
P = 13.3 kPa
9. Convert the following readings of pressure to kPa absolute, assuming that the
barometer reads 760 mmHg: (a) 90 cm.Hg gage; (b) 40 cm Hg vacuum; (c) 100
Given:
Solution:
= 689.48 kPa
P = Po + Pg
= 101.32 + 689.48
P = 790.8 kPa
P = Po - Pg
= 101.32 – 27.09
P = 74.2 kPa
10. A fluid moves in a steady flow manner between two sections in a flow line. At
(density)d2= 0.20 lb/ft3.Calculate the (a) mass flow rate and (b) speed at section 2.
Given:
A1=10ft2 A2=2ft2
Ʋ 1=100ft/min d2= 0.20 lb/ft3
v1= 4ft3/lb
Solution:
lb/ft3(g=31.95fps2). find a) the mass flow rate in lb/min, and b) and total time
required to fill a vertical cylinder tank 10ft in diameter and 12ft high.
Given:
Solution:
(a) x = 10.03 ft3/min
mass flow rate = (10.03 ft3/min)( 61.93 lbm/ft3)
= 621.2 lb/min
γ = dg/k
61.5 lbf/ft3 =
d = 61.93 lbm/ft3
(b) diametercylinder = 10ft
h = 12 ft
T = (Volume)/(flowrate)
=( )(h)/(flowrate)
=( )(12)/10.03
T = 93.97 min