Question: A 0.5-m3 rigid tank contains refrigerant-134a initially at 160 kPa and 40 percent quality. Heat is now transferred to the refrigerant until the pressure reaches

A 0.5-m3 rigid tank contains refrigerant-134a initially at 160 kPa and 40 percent quality. Heat is now transferred to the refrigerant until the pressure reaches 700 kPa. Determine
(a) The mass of the refrigerant in the tank and
(b) The amount of heat transferred. Also, show the process on a P-v diagram with respect to saturation lines.

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