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Explore gas mixture composition using Dalton’s & Amagat’s models, analyze Ideal Gas properties, understand psychrometric principles in cooling towers for efficient operation. Includes charts & formulas.
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Chapter 12 Ideal Gas Mixture and Psychrometric Applications Cooling Towers, 2000MW coal-fired Cottam Power Station, Nottinghamshire. Photo courtesy of FreeFoto.com
Mixture Composition Describing mixture composition For Gases: Dalton’s Model Amagat’s Model
Ideal Gas Properties for Mixtures Evaluated at the mixture temperature Evaluated at the mixture temperature, and appropriate partial pressure, pi
Ideal Gas Cases For Ideal Gases using Tables A-22, A-23: Assuming Constant Specific Heats:
Psychrometric Principles Dry air + Water vapor = Moist Air Humidity Ratio Relative Humidity
Psychrometric Properties Mixture Enthalpy Water Vapor Enthalpy Water Vapor Entropy Dew Point Temperature Sling Psychrometer picture courtesy of USA Today
Relative Humidity f Mixture Enthalpy Wet Bulb Temp. Humidity Ratio w ASHRAE “Comfort Zone” HUMID HOT COLD DRY Dry Bulb Temp.