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Open systems and mass transfer: name the process type Definition prompt: “Processes occurring in an open system that permit transfer of mass to and from the system are known as …” Choose the correct term.

Q: Open systems and mass transfer: name the process type Definition prompt: “Processes occurring in an open system that permit transfer of mass to and from the system are known as …” Choose the correct term.

Concept/Approach An open system exchanges mass with surroundings; processes with mass flow across the boundary are termed flow processes. Non-flow processes apply to closed systems (no mass transfer). Final Answer Flow processes

Difficulty: Easy

Flow processes
Non-flow processes
Adiabatic processes
None of these

Correct Answer: Flow processes

Explanation:

Concept/Approach

An open system exchanges mass with surroundings; processes with mass flow across the boundary are termed flow processes.
Non-flow processes apply to closed systems (no mass transfer).

Final Answer
Flow processes

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