In a condenser test, the following observations were made: Vacuum = 69 cm of Hg Barometer = 75 cm of Hg Mean temperature of condenser = 35°C Hot well temperature = 28°C Amount of cooling water = – 50,000 kg/hr Inlet temperature = 17°C Outlet temperature = 30°C Amount of condensate per hour = 1250 kg Find (a) the amount of air present per m3 of condenser volume. (b) the state of steam entering the condenser.

In a condenser test, the following observations were made: Vacuum = 69 cm of Hg Barometer = 75 cm of Hg Mean temperature of condenser = 35°C Hot well temperature = 28°C Amount of cooling water = – 50,000 kg/hr Inlet temperature = 17°C Outlet temperature = 30°C Amount of condensate per hour = 1250 kg Find (a) the amount of air present per m3 of condenser volume. (b) the state of steam entering the condenser.

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Chapter9: Heat Transfer With Phase Change

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Problem 9.27P

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