Air at 90 kPa and 147°C enters an adiabatic diffuser steadily at a rate of 5500 kg/h and leaves at 100 kPa. The velocity of the air stream is decreased from 180 m/s to 35 m/s as it passes through the diffuser. (i) Outline the energy balance of this steady flow system. (ii) Find the exit temperature of the air in unit degree Celcius.

Air at 90 kPa and 147°C enters an adiabatic diffuser steadily at a rate of 5500 kg/h and leaves at 100 kPa. The velocity of the air stream is decreased from 180 m/s to 35 m/s as it passes through the diffuser. (i) Outline the energy balance of this steady flow system. (ii) Find the exit temperature of the air in unit degree Celcius.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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