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t. e. A pressure–volume diagram (or PV diagram, or volume–pressure loop) [ 1 ] is used to describe corresponding changes in volume and pressure in a system. They are commonly used in thermodynamics, cardiovascular physiology, and respiratory physiology. PV diagrams, originally called indicator diagrams, were developed in the 18th century as ...
When a Carnot cycle is plotted on a pressure–volume diagram , the isothermal stages follow the isotherm lines for the working fluid, the adiabatic stages move between isotherms, and the area bounded by the complete cycle path represents the total work that can be done during one cycle. From point 1 to 2 and point 3 to 4 the temperature is ...
Pressure–volume work (or PV or P-V work) occurs when the volume V of a system changes. PV work is often measured in units of litre-atmospheres where 1 L·atm = 101.325 J . However, the litre-atmosphere is not a recognized unit in the SI system of units, which measures P in pascals (Pa), V in m 3 , and PV in joules (J), where 1 J = 1 Pa·m 3 .
The net work equals the area inside because it is (a) the Riemann sum of work done on the substance due to expansion, minus (b) the work done to re-compress. Because the net variation in state properties during a thermodynamic cycle is zero, it forms a closed loop on a PV diagram. A PV diagram's Y axis shows pressure (P) and X axis shows volume ...
Graph of Boyle's original data [4] showing the hyperbolic curve of the relationship between pressure (P) and volume (V) of the form P = k/V. The relationship between pressure and volume was first noted by Richard Towneley and Henry Power in the 17th century. [5] [6] Robert Boyle confirmed their discovery through experiments and published the ...
4 Pressure-versus-volume graph. 5 Particle/mass motion. 6 Heat-exchanger pressure drop. ... As the trace dips down, work is done on the gas as it is compressed.
The Otto cycle is a description of what happens to a gas as it is subjected to changes of pressure, temperature, volume, addition of heat, and removal of heat. The gas that is subjected to those changes is called the system. The system, in this case, is defined to be the fluid (gas) within the cylinder.
A plot of a system's pressure versus volume has long been used to measure the work done by the system and its efficiency. This analysis can be applied to heat engines and pumps, including the heart. A considerable amount of information on cardiac performance can be determined from the pressure vs. volume plot (pressure–volume diagram).