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
  • A
    Agree (true)
  • B
    Disagree (false)
  • C
    True only at high humidity
  • D
    True 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).

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