Abstract
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To introduce the types of fluid used in thermodynamic processes.
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To explain the changes that take place during a two-phase process.
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To define the following terms for a two-phase fluid:
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saturated conditions
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wet vapour
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critical point
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dryness fraction
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To introduce the use of tables to find the properties of vapours.
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To define the equation of state for a perfect gas.
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To introduce the specific heats at constant volume and constant pressure for a perfect gas.
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To define the specific heats for a perfect gas and the relationship between them.
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To define the basic relationships for a perfect gas undergoing the following processes:
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isothermal
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adiabatic
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To introduce the ratio of the specific heats for a perfect gas, undergoing an adiabatic process.
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Sherwin, K. (1993). Fluid properties. In: Introduction to Thermodynamics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1514-8_4
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