5. An electric water heater has a capacity of 2 liters. In this heater, the water is initially found as a saturated liquid at 150 kPa. When the water is in this state, the heater automatically turns on and heats the water, which expands at a constant pressure through a movable cover mechanism at the top of the heater, which has an associated work done by the system (Ws). Additionally, the electrical resistance supplies 2.2 MJ to the water. These types of heaters have very good thermal insulation and the surroundings are at normal conditions (25°C and 100 kPa). Based on this information: a) Determine the states of the working substance. b) Determine the minimum work (Wmin) with which the process can be carried out. c) Determine the exergy destroyed during this process.

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5. An electric water heater has a capacity of 2 liters. In this heater, the water is initially found
as a saturated liquid at 150 kPa. When the water is in this state, the heater automatically
turns on and heats the water, which expands at a constant pressure through a movable cover
mechanism at the top of the heater, which has an associated work done by the system (Ws).
Additionally, the electrical resistance supplies 2.2 MJ to the water. These types of heaters
have very good thermal insulation and the surroundings are at normal conditions (25°C and
100 kPa). Based on this information:
a) Determine the states of the working substance.
b) Determine the minimum work (Wmin) with which the process can be carried out.
c) Determine the exergy destroyed during this process.
Transcribed Image Text:5. An electric water heater has a capacity of 2 liters. In this heater, the water is initially found as a saturated liquid at 150 kPa. When the water is in this state, the heater automatically turns on and heats the water, which expands at a constant pressure through a movable cover mechanism at the top of the heater, which has an associated work done by the system (Ws). Additionally, the electrical resistance supplies 2.2 MJ to the water. These types of heaters have very good thermal insulation and the surroundings are at normal conditions (25°C and 100 kPa). Based on this information: a) Determine the states of the working substance. b) Determine the minimum work (Wmin) with which the process can be carried out. c) Determine the exergy destroyed during this process.
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