Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 6 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 313: 6-27E

Answer

$\dot{W}_e=308\ kW$

Work Step by Step

With $\dot{Q}_L=(\rho\dot{V})c_p(T_e-T_i)$ Given: $\rho=64.0\ lbm/ft³,\ \dot{V}=13300\ gal/min=29.63\ ft³/s,\ c_p=1.0\ Btu/lbm.°F,\ (T_e-T_i)=6°F$: $\dot{Q}_L=11380\ Btu/s$ $\eta = \dot{W}_e/(\dot{W}_e+\dot{Q}_L)=0.025$ $\dot{W}_e=292\ Btu/s=308\ kW$
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