Joule-Thomson effect (1852)

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Joule-Kelvin_effect
gptkbp:appliesTo real gases
gptkbp:category gas laws
thermodynamic effects
gptkbp:compatibleWith ideal gases
gptkbp:describes temperature change of a real gas or liquid when it is forced through a valve or porous plug while kept insulated so that no heat is exchanged with the environment
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkb:William_Thomson
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1852
gptkbp:hasInversionTemperature yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joule-Thomson effect (1852)
gptkbp:inversionTemperature temperature at which the sign of the effect changes
gptkbp:Joule-Thomson_coefficient change in temperature per unit change in pressure at constant enthalpy
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkb:William_Thomson
gptkbp:parameter gptkb:Joule-Thomson_coefficient
gptkbp:relatedTo thermodynamics
enthalpy
adiabatic process
gptkbp:significance gas expansion cooling
gas expansion heating
gptkbp:usedIn cryogenics
liquefaction of gases
refrigeration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_Joule
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6