Isentropic Process Paths on PV and TS Diagrams

Equation.
Equation.
mTS = ∞ beacuse Equation. never changes as T changes.
Equation.
Equation.
Equation.
Equation.
Equation.
Equation.

Isentropic

Arrow down.
mPV = - γ : since γ > 1
therefore m < -1.
TIncreasing
PIncreasing
Molar volumeDecreasing
Log-log PV Diagram of an isentropic process.
Semi-Logarithmic TS Diagram of an isentropic process.
PV Diagram
PV Diagram
TS Diagram
TS Diagram
Be sure to use the rollover to see the TS Diagram !
TDecreasing
PDecreasing
Molar volumeIncreasing
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Ch 7, Lesson E, Page 9 - Isentropic Process Paths on PV and TS Diagrams