A piston$-$cylinder device contains $2\mathrm{.}5$ kg of water at an initial pressure of $300$ kPa and a temperature of $150\backslash$deg C$.$ The water is then heated at constant pressure until it reaches a temperature of $350\backslash$deg C$.$

Part a$)$ ConceptualExplain the meaning of boundary work and how it applies to the system. Discuss why boundary work occurs in this scenario and what assumptions are made when calculating it$.$

Part b$)$ Initial State DeterminationUsing thermodynamic tables, determine the specific volume, specific internal energy, and the quality $($if applicable$)$ of the water at the initial state $(300$ kPa, $150\backslash$deg C$)$

$.$Part c$)$ Final State DeterminationUsing the final temperature $(350\backslash$deg C$)$ and the pressure $(300$ kPa$),$ determine the specific volume and specific internal energy of the water in the final state.

Part d$)$ Boundary Work CalculationCalculate the boundary work done by the system during the heating process. Use the formula for boundary work.

Part e$)$ Energy TransferUsing the first law of thermodynamics, calculate the total heat transfer to the system. Assume no changes in kinetic and potential energy.