Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 5 - Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes - Problems - Page 256: 5-49E

Answer

$\dot{Q}=182.0\ Btu/s$

Work Step by Step

From tables A-4E to A-6E: Inlet ($P_1=1000\ psia, T_1=900°F$): $h_1=1448.6\ kJ/kg$ Outlet ($P_2=5\ psia$, sat. vapor): $h_2=1130.7\ kJ/kg$ From the energy balance: $\dot{m}h_1=\dot{m}h_2+\dot{W}_s+\dot{Q}$ Given $\dot{m}=45000\ lbm/h,\ \dot{W}_s=4MW=3791.5\ Btu/s$ solving for the heat loss rate: $\dot{Q}=182.0\ Btu/s$
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