Question: What is the maximum work ( in Btu/lb) obtainable from an adiabatic expansion of ethylene gas through a turbine from 1000 psi and 340 F

What is the maximum work ( in Btu/lb) obtainable from an adiabatic expansion of ethylene gas through a turbine from  1000 psi and 340 F to a pressure of 100 psi.

Draw the process path on a T-s diagram. 

a) Assume ideal behaviour 

b) Non-ideal behaviour and use the generalized tables.

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