Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
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Chapter 8.8, Problem 14P
Saturated steam is generated in a boiler by converting a saturated liquid to a saturated vapor at 200 psia. This is done by transferring heat from the combustion gases, which are at 700°F, to the water in the boiler tubes. Calculate the wasted work potential associated with this heat transfer process. How does increasing the temperature of the combustion gases affect the work potential of the steam stream? Take T0 = 80°F and P0 = 14.7 psia.
FIGURE P8–14E
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