During a steady flow process, the pressure of the working substance drops from 200 to 20 psia, the speed increases from 200 to 800 ft/s the internal energy decreases 20 BTU/lb and the specific volume increases from 2 to 10 ft³/lb. No heat transferred. Determine the following: a)AKE in ft-lb/lbm b)APE in ft-lb/lbm c)AW₁ (flow work) ft-lb/lbm d)ΔΗ in BTU e) Net work in hp for 15 lb/min of fluid (use mass flow rate for this item only)

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During a steady flow process, the pressure of the working substance drops from 200 to 20 psia, the speed increases from 200 to 800 ft/s the internal energy decreases 20 BTU/lb and the specific volume increases from 2 to 10 ft³/lb. No heat transferred. Determine the following:

a)AKE in ft-lb/lbm

b)APE in ft-lb/lbm

c)AW₁ (flow work) ft-lb/lbm

d)ΔΗ in BTU

e) Net work in hp for 15 lb/min of fluid (use mass flow rate for this item only)

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