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    The TEPGC unit is a demonstration system used to study thermodynamic processes using air. It consists of two connected methacrylate tanks, one pressurized and one under vacuum, connected by an air pump and valves. It can be used to study ideal gas behavior, state variables, adiabatic and reversible/irreversible processes, gas expansions, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Safety precautions include not manipulating security valves and using personal protective equipment. Experiments involve connecting interfaces, pressurizing the larger tank with air, collecting data from the software, and observing pressure changes when valves are activated.

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    The TEPGC unit is a demonstration system used to study thermodynamic processes using air. It consists of two connected methacrylate tanks, one pressurized and one under vacuum, connected by an air pump and valves. It can be used to study ideal gas behavior, state variables, adiabatic and reversible/irreversible processes, gas expansions, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Safety precautions include not manipulating security valves and using personal protective equipment. Experiments involve connecting interfaces, pressurizing the larger tank with air, collecting data from the software, and observing pressure changes when valves are activated.

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    Demonstration Equipment of Expansion Processes

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    Mehtab Ahmad
    The TEPGC unit is a demonstration system used to study thermodynamic processes using air. It consists of two connected methacrylate tanks, one pressurized and one under vacuum, connected by an air pump and valves. It can be used to study ideal gas behavior, state variables, adiabatic and reversible/irreversible processes, gas expansions, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Safety precautions include not manipulating security valves and using personal protective equipment. Experiments involve connecting interfaces, pressurizing the larger tank with air, collecting data from the software, and observing pressure changes when valves are activated.

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    INTRODUCTION

    The TEPGC unit is a demonstration equipment of expansion processes of a perfect gas which uses air to carry out
    the experiments which demonstrate the basic principles of Thermodynamics.
    In the industry, the expansion and compression processes of different gases are treated in a continuous way. The
    TEPGC unit allows the student to deepen in its knowledge to later understand other more complex units.
    The TEPGC unit consists of two rigid tanks of methacrylate connected between them. One of them operates under
    pressure and the other one operates under vacuum. Between them, there is an air pump and a set of valves which
    allow to carry out the different experiments.
    The unit is suitable to understand the main Laws of Thermodynamics:
    - Understanding the state variable concept.

    - Carrying out the gas expansions to familiarize with the First Law of Thermodynamics.

    - Understanding the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

    - Law of Boyle, Law of Joule and Law of Gay-Lussac.

    Practical possibilities
    Some of the practices to carry out with the TEPGC unit are:
    - Studying a perfect gas behavior.

    - Understanding the state variable concept.

    - Studying adiabatic reversible processes.

    - Studying adiabatic irreversible processes.

    - Carrying out gas expansions to become familiar with the First Law of Thermodynamics.

    - Studying the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

    - Understanding the relative and absolute pressure concept.


    WARNINGS, MAIN INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
    Before carrying out the practices, it is advisable to follow the recommendations and the actions
    indicated in the “Installation and Starting up” manual. In the same way, it is recommended to read
    the “Interface and control Software” manual.
    It is recommended:
    1- Never manipulate the security valve which is installed in the equipment. Its operating has been
    adjusted in the factory.

    2- Utilization of Individual Protection Equipment.


    Experiment procedure
    To carry out the practice, follow these instructions:
    1. Connect the Interface and execute the SCADA-TEGPC program, supplied with the equipment.
    Place the valves in such a way that the air pump is supplied with external air and pressurizes the
    larger pressure tank.
    2. Once the unit is ready, press “SAVE DATA” and write a sampling time of 1 second in the
    software. Write down the data.

    3. Activate AB-1 by means of the software. Observe that SP1 increases its value until reaching a
    preselected value. At this point we have:

    4. Stop the data acquisition process by pressing “SAVING DATA”. If you need some previous
    datum, it can be extracted from here.

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