Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 5 - Mass and Energy Analysis of Control Volumes - Problems - Page 257: 5-73E

Answer

$T_3=228°F$ $x_3=0.415$

Work Step by Step

From tables A-5E and A-6E: Inlet 1 ($P_1=20\ psia, T_1=65°F$): $h_1=33.08\ Btu/lbm$ Inlet 2 ($P_2=20\ psia$, sat. vapor): $h_2=1156.2\ Btu/lbm$ From the energy balance: $\dot{m}_1h_1+\dot{m}_2h_2=(\dot{m}_1+\dot{m}_2)h_3$ With $\dot{m}_1=\dot{m}_2$ $h_1+h_2=2h_3$ Hence $h_3=594.6\ Btu/lbm$ At 20 psia saturation : $T_3=228°F,\ h_{3,L}=196.27\ Btu/lbm,\ h_{3,G}=1156.2\ Btu/lbm$ $h_3=h_{3,L}+x_3(h_{3,G}-h_{3,L})$ $x_3=0.415$
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