Chapter 6, Problem 6.19CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The maximum expansion work available to carry out the combustion reactions in example 6.1 and 6.2 needs to be determined. The magnitude and sign of the work needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: The total work doe is calculated as follows:

  $w_{total}=w_{\exp ansion}+w_{non-\exp ansion}$

Here,

  $w_{\exp ansion}$ is work done due to expansion and $w_{non-\exp ansion}$ is work done due to non-expansion.