Question: I need help with question a and b . Use Darcy s Law to derive an equation for the volumetric flow rate ( Qv )

I need help with question a and b.
Use Darcys Law to derive an equation for the volumetric flow rate (Qv) through a porous
sphere. The sphere has a radius Re and a hollow core with radius Ri. A cross-section of
the sphere is provided below. Assume that the pressure inside the sphere (Pi) is greater
than the pressure outside the sphere (Pe), thus driving the flow outward radially.Consider the "Moka Coffee Pot" discussed in lecture, where water is heated in an air-tight
chamber and the subsequent build-up of pressure forces water up through the coffee
grounds. Coffee grounds are packed into the system as a cylindrical puck with diameter,
D=10cm, and height, h=2cm. Assuming the gas in the chamber behaves ideally:
a. What is the new pressure, P2, inside of the air-tight chamber after heating the
system from 20C to 90C? Assume the initial pressure inside the chamber, P1, is
equal to 1atm, the same as the external pressure. You may neglect volume
changes and water evaporation.
b. Use Darcy's Law to calculate the initial volumetric flow rate (Qv) through the coffee
grounds at the elevated temperature. Assume a permeability k=2.310-8cm2. In
your calculations, use the appropriate physical properties for water at 90C. Report
Qv in units of Lmin.
 I need help with question a and b. Use Darcys Law

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