Irreversibility and Exergy Flashcards
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1
Q
What causes irreversibility in thermodynamic systems?
A
Friction, unrestrained expansion, heat transfer with finite temperature difference, and non-quasi-static processes.
2
Q
How is the destroyed exergy calculated?
A
X_destroyed = T0 ΔS_universe
Where
T0: Ambient temp
