The condenser of a steam power plant operates at a pressure of 0.95 psia. The condenser consists

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The condenser of a steam power plant operates at a pressure of 0.95 psia. The condenser consists of 144 horizontal tubes arranged in a 12 × 12 square array. The tubes are 15 ft long and have an outer diameter of 1.2 in. If the outer surfaces of the tubes are maintained at 80°F, determine

(a) The rate of heat transfer from the steam to the cooling water

(b) The rate of condensation of steam in the condenser.

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