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Heat - h1012v1_46

Thermodynamics Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Volume 1 of 3
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Thermodynamics ENERGY, WORK, AND HEAT Work is defined for mechanical systems as the action of a force on an object through a distance. It equals the product of the force (F) times the displacement (d). W = Fd (1-15) where: W = work (ft-lbf) F = force (lbf) d = displacement (ft) Example: Determine the amount of work done if a force of 150 lbf is applied to an object until it has moved a distance of 30 feet. Solution: Using Equation 1-15 W = Fd W = (150 lbf)(30 ft) W = 4500 ft-lbf In dealing with work in relation to energy transfer systems, it is important to distinguish between work done by the system on its surroundings and work done on the system by its surroundings. Work is done by the system when it is used to turn a turbine and thereby generate electricity in a turbine-generator.  Work is done on the system when a pump is used to move the working fluid from  one  location  to  another.    A  positive  value  for  work  indicates  that  work  is  done  by  the system  on  its  surroundings;  a  negative  value  indicates  that  work  is  done  on  the  system  by  its surroundings. Heat Heat,  like  work,  is  energy  in  transit.    The  transfer  of  energy  as  heat,  however,  occurs  at  the molecular level as a result of a temperature difference.   The symbol Q is used to denote heat. In engineering applications, the unit of heat is the British thermal unit (Btu).   Specifically, this is called the 60 degree Btu because it is measured by a one degree temperature change from 59.5 to 60.5°F. Rev. 0 Page 19 HT-01







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