The refrigerant in an evaporator goes through phase change at a constant temperature of −30◦C. The rate of vaporization of the refrigerant is 0.15 kg/s. The latent heat of vaporization of the refrigerant is 412.1 kJ/kg. Air enters the evaporator at mass flow rate 1.1 kg/s with a temperature of 45◦C. Assume air has a constant specific heat of 1007 J/kg·K. What is the effectiveness of this heat exchanger?

Elements Of Electromagnetics
7th Edition
ISBN:9780190698614
Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
ChapterMA: Math Assessment
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1MA
icon
Related questions
Question

The refrigerant in an evaporator goes through phase change at a constant temperature
of −30◦C. The rate of vaporization of the refrigerant is 0.15 kg/s. The latent heat of vaporization of
the refrigerant is 412.1 kJ/kg. Air enters the evaporator at mass flow rate 1.1 kg/s with a temperature
of 45◦C. Assume air has a constant specific heat of 1007 J/kg·K. What is the effectiveness of this heat
exchanger?

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Power Plant Engineering
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780190698614
Author:
Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780134319650
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781259822674
Author:
Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Control Systems Engineering
Control Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118170519
Author:
Norman S. Nise
Publisher:
WILEY
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337093347
Author:
Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118807330
Author:
James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher:
WILEY