Psychrometric chart geometry: shape of constant wet-bulb temperature lines. Evaluate the statement: “On a standard psychrometric chart, the wet-bulb temperature lines are curved lines.” Decide whether the statement is true or false.
Mechanical Engineering
Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAgree (true)
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BDisagree (false)
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CTrue only at high humidity
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DTrue only at low humidity
Answer
Correct Answer: Disagree (false)
Explanation
ConceptOn standard psychrometric charts, lines of constant wet-bulb temperature are drawn as straight oblique lines (nearly coincident with lines of constant enthalpy). Relative humidity lines are the curved family.
Final AnswerDisagree (false).