Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 7 - Entropy - Problems - Page 401: 7-57E

Answer

$m=2.15\ lbm$

Work Step by Step

From table A-11E to A-13E: Initial ($P_1=90\ psia, T_1=30°F$): $s_1=0.04750\ Btu/lbm.°R$ Final ($P_2=20\ psia, s_2=s_1$): $x_2=0.1075,\ v_2=0.2555\ ft^3/lbm$ Hence the final mass is: $m=V_t/v_2,\ V_t=0.55\ ft^3$ $m=2.15\ lbm$
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