Question

What is a quasi-equilibrium process? What is its importance in engineering?

Answer 1

Answer:

Infinite slow thermodynamic process is Quasi-equilibrium process. All the thermodynamic model or equation is based on Quasi-equilibrium process. So, Quasi-equilibrium process is very important process in engineering.

Explanation:

Step1

Quasi-equilibrium process is the thermodynamic process which is infinitely slow. All the thermodynamic variables or properties are taken as uniform. Pressure or temperature is uniform throughout the process. Quasi-equilibrium process is represented by complete joint line in thermodynamics not with the dash line. So, this process has infinite equilibrium points near to each other.  

Step2

All the thermodynamic analysis or equations are based on Quasi-equilibrium process. This gives estimation of heat, work, enthalpy, entropy etc. Quasi-equilibrium process gives maximum power output in power producing devices like turbine or engine. The entire thermodynamic engineering model is designed on the basis of Quasi-equilibrium process. Thus, this process is very important in terms of engineering.