Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 6 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 313: 6-16E

Answer

$\dot{m}=52.62\ lbm/h$

Work Step by Step

Since $\eta = \dot{W}_e/\dot{Q}_H$, Given $\eta = 0.28,\ \dot{W}_e=110\ hp=279950\ Btu/h$: $\dot{Q}_H=999821.4\ Btu/h$ Given $q=19000Btu/lbm$ and $\dot{Q}_H=q\dot{m}$: $\dot{m}=52.62\ lbm/h$
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