Chapter 3, Problem 3.61P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of ethane contained in a 0.15 m³ vessel at 60⁰C and 14,000 kPa should be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The mass of ethane contained is dethroned by the equation of state as follows:

  $Z=\frac{P\overrightarrow{V}}{RT}$

Here, $Z$is the compressibility factor, $P$is pressure, $\overrightarrow{V}$is molar volume, $R$ is gas constant, $T$and is temperature.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The temperature at which 40 kg of ethane stored in a 0.15 m³ vessel exerts a pressure 20,000 kPa should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The equation of state is as follows:

  $Z=\frac{P\overrightarrow{V}}{RT}$

Here, $Z$is the compressibility factor, $P$is pressure, $\overrightarrow{V}$is molar volume, $R$ is gas constant, $T$and is temperature.