A computer in a closed room of volume 5000 ft3 dissipates energy at a rate of 10

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A computer in a closed room of volume 5000 ft3 dissipates energy at a rate of 10 hp. The room has 100 lbm of wood, 50 lbm of steel and air, with all material at 540 R, 1 atm. Assuming all the mass heats up uniformly how long time will it take to increase the temperature 20 F?
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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

ISBN: 978-0471152323

6th edition

Authors: Richard E. Sonntag, Claus Borgnakke, Gordon J. Van Wylen

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