Surroundings, definition

There are several different fomis of work, all ultimately reducible to the basic definition of the infinitesimal work Dn =/d/ where /is the force acting to produce movement along the distance d/. Strictly speaking, both/ and d/ are vectors, so Dn is positive when the extension d/ of the system is in the same direction as the applied force if they are in opposite directions Dn is negative. Moreover, this definition assumes (as do all the equations that follow in this section) that there is a substantially equal and opposite force resisting the movement. Otiierwise the actual work done on the system or by the system on the surroundings will be less or even zero. As will be shown later, the maximum work is obtained when tlie process is essentially reversible . 

Solvent-excluded surfaces correlate with the molecular or Connolly surfaces (there is some confusion in the literature). The definition simply proceeds from another point of view. In this c ase, one assumes to be inside a molecaile and examines how the molecule secs the surrounding solvent molecules. The surface where the probe sphere does not intersect the molecular volume is determined. Thus, the SES embodies the solvent-excluded volume, which is the sum of the van der Waals volume and the interstitial (re-entrant) volume (Figures 2-119. 2-120). 

Process Systems. Because of the large number of variables required to characterize the state, a process is often conceptually broken down into a number of subsystems which may or may not be based on the physical boundaries of equipment. Generally, the definition of a system requires both definition of the system s boundaries, ie, what is part of the system and what is part of the system s surroundings and knowledge of the interactions between the system and its environment, including other systems and subsystems. The system s state is governed by a set of appHcable laws supplemented by empirical relationships. These laws and relationships characterize how the system s state is affected by external and internal conditions. Because conditions vary with time, the control of a process system involves the consideration of the system s transient behavior. 

In diying solids it is important to distinguish between hygroscopic and nonhygroscopic materials. If a hygroscopic material is maintained in contact with air at constant temperature and humidity until equilibrium is reached, the material will attain a definite moisture content. This moisture is termed the equilibrium moisture content for the specified conditions. Equilibrium moisture may be adsorbed as a surface film or condensed in the fine capillaries of the solid at reduced pressure, and its concentration will vaiy with the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air. However, at low temperatures, e.g., 15 to 50°C, a plot of equilibrium moisture content versus percent relative humidity is essentially independent of temperature. At zero humidity the equilibrium moisture content of all materials is zero. 

Local ventilation is often a very important part of the ventilation system, both in function and in construction, which makes a specific definition difficult. In addition to the above definitions it can be defined as ventilation of a separate volume inside a large room, as opposed to general ventilation, which is for the complete room or building. One problem with this definition is that local ventilation systems could function as localized ventilation in one surrounding and as general ventilation in another surrounding e.g., a ceiling inlet combined with floor exhaust is a local ventilation system in a... 

A product under consideration must have some utility it must fulfill a need which may be aesthetic or functional and, generally, both. To proceed with the design we must know what function it is to perform. We also need to know the context or surroundings of the product to determine what effect they will have on its function. A careful definition of the function will simplify the design and permit the widest latitude of alternatives possible in the design without compromising the function of the product. 

The present uncertainties surrounding the value of money in the international business world, and the rapidly changing values of raw materials make a quantitative discussion of absolute values more difficult than was the case in the more stable situation which obtained until the last year or two. Therefore, we will frequently make use of figures that indicate a relative scale of values rather than definitive quantities. 

Vapor pressure, which is the tendency of a liquid to release vapors to the surrounding area, goes down as MW increases but goes up as temperatures rise. By definition, the more volatile a liquid, the higher its vapor pressure and the lower its boiling point. Examples are ... 

A system is the region in space that is the subject of the thermodynamic study. It can be as large or small, or as simple or complex, as we want it to be, but it must be carefully and consistently defined. Sometimes the system has definite and precise physical boundaries, such as a gas enclosed in a cylinder so that it can be compressed or expanded by a piston. However, it may be also something as diffuse as the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the earth. 

As a result of different chemical surroundings the resonance frequency absorption will show definite peaks registered by Fourier transform technique. Compared to an internal standard the intensity of the signals is used for quantitative determination of different phosphorus-containing compounds in a given sample. 

The above questions and the answers may seem obvious to most people in view of the current and growing concern for our surroundings, but the terms are used so frequently in the press and on TV without explanation that it seems prudent to know the exact definitions. 

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