An electric generating plant boils water to produce

Chapter 16, Problem 46P

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Problem 46P

An electric generating plant boils water to produce high-pressure steam. The steam spins a turbine that is connected to the generator.

a. How many liters of water must be boiled to fill a 5.0 m3 boiler with 50 atm of steam at 400°C?

b. The steam has dropped to 2.0 atm pressure at 150°C as it exits the turbine. How much volume does it now occupy?

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QUESTION:

Problem 46P

An electric generating plant boils water to produce high-pressure steam. The steam spins a turbine that is connected to the generator.

a. How many liters of water must be boiled to fill a 5.0 m3 boiler with 50 atm of steam at 400°C?

b. The steam has dropped to 2.0 atm pressure at 150°C as it exits the turbine. How much volume does it now occupy?

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In this problem, we have to find the volume of the water and how many liters of water must be boiled.

 

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