A small propane tank (V = 0.0185 m 3 ), used to fuel a barbeque grill, is

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A small propane tank (V = 0.0185 m3), used to fuel a barbeque grill, is approximately half full and contains 10 pounds (4.55 kg) of propane. A fire breaks out enveloping the tank in flames. There is no pressure relief system to prevent the pressure from building up as the tank heats. If the pressure in the tank reaches 1000 psia (6.89 MPa), there is a good chance that the tank will rupture. How much energy must be transferred to the propane for this pressure to be reached? Is this likely to occur if the average flame temperature is 1200 K?

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Thermodynamics Concepts And Applications

ISBN: 9781107179714

2nd Edition

Authors: Stephen R. Turns, Laura L. Pauley

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