Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 3 - Properties of Pure Substances - Problems - Page 158: 3-103

Answer

a) $P_{water}=1.706kPa$ b) $P_{air}=0.9366kPa$

Work Step by Step

a) $P_{water}=P_{sat}$ From table A-4 at $T=15^{\circ}C$ $P_{water}=1.706kPa$ b) From table A-4 at $T=20^{\circ}C$ $P_{sat}=2.339kPa$ $P_{air}=\phi P_{sat}=0.4*2.339kPa=0.9366kPa$
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