1. Steam is supplied to a fully loaded 100hp turbine at 294psia, with u¡ =1163.3 Btu/lb, v1= 2.65 ft³/lb and U1 = 400 ft/s. Exhaust is at 1psiawith u2 = 925 Btu/lb, V2= 200 ft³/lb and U2 = 1100 ft/s. The heat loss from the steam in the turbine is 10 Btu/lb. Neglect the potential energy change and determine (a) work per lb of steam and (b) steam flow rate in lb/hr.

1. Steam is supplied to a fully loaded 100hp turbine at 294psia, with u¡ =1163.3 Btu/lb, v1= 2.65 ft³/lb and U1 = 400 ft/s. Exhaust is at 1psiawith u2 = 925 Btu/lb, V2= 200 ft³/lb and U2 = 1100 ft/s. The heat loss from the steam in the turbine is 10 Btu/lb. Neglect the potential energy change and determine (a) work per lb of steam and (b) steam flow rate in lb/hr.

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Chapter11: Energy In Thermal Processes

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Problem 33P: A high-end gas stove usually has at least one burner rated at 14 000 Btu/h. (a) If you place a...

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