The adiabatic throttling process of a perfect gas is one of constant enthalpy_________________?

Correct answer: C. Which can be performed in a pipe with a constriction

  • A. In which there is a temperature drop
  • B. Which is exemplified by a non-steady flow expansion
  • C. Which can be performed in a pipe with a constriction
  • D. In which there is an increase in temperature

Explanation

Throttling through a valve or pipe constriction is an adiabatic steady-flow process with negligible changes in kinetic and potential energy, giving h1 = h2. A perfect gas therefore has constant temperature as well as constant enthalpy during throttling.

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