Module 1 : Classical Thermodynamics

Lecture 9 : Examples of Quality Degradation

Quiz 9

  1. Derive the expression for quality degradation of energy in a throttle process.
  2. How does the exergy decrease in a flow through a pipe with friction differ from that of a throttle process?
  3. What is entropy generation number? What is its physical significance?
  4. How does quality degradation of energy take place in a steam generator?
  5. Which component of a thermal power is responsible for maximum quality degration?