Two tanks are connected as shown in Fig. P2.52, both

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Problem 52HP

Two tanks are connected as shown in Fig. P2.52, both containing water. Tank A is at 200 kPa, v = 0.5 m3/kg, VA = 1 m3, and tank B contains 3.5 kg at 0.5 MPa and 400°C. The valve is now opened and the two tanks come to a uniform state. Find the final specific volume.

FIGURE P2.52

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QUESTION:

Problem 52HP

Two tanks are connected as shown in Fig. P2.52, both containing water. Tank A is at 200 kPa, v = 0.5 m3/kg, VA = 1 m3, and tank B contains 3.5 kg at 0.5 MPa and 400°C. The valve is now opened and the two tanks come to a uniform state. Find the final specific volume.

FIGURE P2.52

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Solution 52HP

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We have to find the final specific volume of the water.

The final specific volume of the water can be found using the expression,

where,

total volume of the water in

              tank A and B in m3

total mass of the water in

             tank A and B in kg

and are the volume of the water in

 tank and respectively.

and are the mass of water in

tank and respectively.

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