Examine the sensitivity of the final pressure to the containment room volume in Problem 3.101. Solve for the volume for a range of final pressures, 100–250 kPa, and sketch the pressure versus volume curve.

Data from Problem 3.101

A water-filled reactor with a volume of 1 m³ is at 20 MPa and 360◦C and is placed inside a containment room, as shown in Fig. P3.101. The room is well insulated and initially evacuated. Due to a failure, the reactor ruptures and the water fills the containment room. Find the minimum room volume so that the final pressure does not exceed 200 kPa.

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FIGURE P3.101