In: Mechanical Engineering
Sketch and label the following thermodynamic processes on enthalpy-temperature or internal energy-temperature diagrams (as appropriate). Use a separate diagram for each case. Clearly label reactant and product conditions on each diagram as well as the direction of the process path. For each process, specify (a) what initial conditions/inputs must be provided, (b) what resulting reaction quantity of interest can be calculated, (c) what thermodynamic constraints/assumptions apply, and (d) why you chose each diagram as well as why you drew each process path.
CASE 1: reaction occurring within a bomb calorimeter
CASE 2: reaction occurring in a highly conductive, non-insulated piston/cylinder
CASE 3: reaction associated with ideal combustion event in an Otto engine
CASE 4: reaction associated with ideal combustion event in a Diesel engine