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Objectives:
Introduction:
Boyles law explains the relationship between pressure and volume.
The formula for Boyles law is PV = Constant. Hence, this shows that as
pressure, P increase, volume, V will decrease. Theoretically, the graph of
pressure against volume will gives inversely proportional relationship.
Procedure:
1. The general start up procedures was performed as stated in
Appendix A. All valves are ensured to be fully closed.
2. The hose from compressive pump was connected to pressurized
chamber.
3. The compressive pump was switched on and the pressure inside
chamber was allowed to increase up to about 160 kPa. The pump
was switched off and the hose was removed.
4. The pressure reading inside the chamber was monitored until it
stabilizes. The pressure reading was recorded for both chambers
before expansion.
5. Valve V 02 was opened and the pressurized air was allowed to flow
into the atmospheric chamber slowly.
6. The pressure reading for both chambers was recorded after
expansion.
7. The experimental procedures was repeated by using different
conditions:
From atmospheric chamber to vacuum chamber
From pressurized chamber to vacuum chamber
8. The ratio of volume was calculated and compared with theoretical
value.
Results:
Before Expansion
P1 (kPa)
P2 (kPa)
156.6
103.8
103.2
53.1
156.9
56.0
Condition
A
B
C
Conditions:
After Expansion
P1 (kPa)
P2 (kPa)
138.2
140.0
136.4
87.9
123.4
125.0
Calculations:
Ratio of Volumes:
Condition A = (140.0 103.8) / (156.6 - 138.2) 1.967
Condition B = (87.9 53.1) / (103.2 86.4) 2.071
Condition C = (125.0 56.0) / (156.9 123.4) 2.060
Condition
Ratio of Volume
Percentage Error
1.967
4.0 %
2.071
-1.1 %
2.060
-0.5 %
Percentage Error:
Condition A = [(2.0492 - 1.967) / 2.0492] x 100% 4.0 %
Condition B = [(2.0492 2.071) / 2.0492] x 100% -1.1 %
Condition C = [(2.0492 2.060) / 2.0492] x 100% -0.5 %
Discussion:
Safety Measure:
1. All valves are to be ensured properly installed before conducting
experiment as it will cause the leakage of gas and leading to
inaccurate data.
2. The temperature should be constant while conducting the
experiment.
Conclusion:
The ratio volume for condition A, B and C are 1.967, 2.071 and 2.060
respectively. By comparing to theoretical value of 2.0492, the percentage
errors for condition A, B and C are 4.0 %, -1.1 % and -0.5% respectively.
Boyles law has been proven right.
References:
1. Boyles Law
NASA. n.d. Boyles Law. Retrieved 6th February 2015, from
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/airplane/boyle.html
2. Boyles Law
Greenbowe. n.d. Boyles Law. Retrieved 6th February 2015, from
http://group.chem.iastate.edu/Greenbowe/sections/projectfolder/flas
hfiles/gaslaw/boyles_law_graph.html