Chapter 24, Problem 9A

To determine

Conditions for an adiabatic process.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

In an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange for a system either during expansion or compression.The adiabatic process can be either reversible or irreversible.

The essential conditions for the adiabatic process to take place are:

1. There should be perfect insulation of the system from its surrounding.
2. The process should occur at such a pace that there is no time for heat exchange.

Conclusion:

For an adiabatic process, the change in heat of the process has to be zero.