Phase Diagrams: Understanding State Transitions

This lecture covers the interpretation of phase diagrams, focusing on the p-v-T diagram for pure substances and the projection onto the p-T-plane. It explains the critical point, triple point, and various phase transitions. Examples illustrate the determination of states in p-v- and T-v-diagrams. The lecture also discusses quality regions, steam properties, and the use of property tables to determine specific volumes, internal energies, enthalpies, and entropies. Learning outcomes include understanding equations of state, sketching diagrams, and reading properties from tables.