Question: Problem 4 ( 1 0 points ) - Energy Balance with R - 1 3 4 a A large rigid tank is 0 . 5

Problem 4(10 points)- Energy Balance with R-134a
A large rigid tank is 0.5m3 in size contains 29 kg of R-134a. This tank is
initially stored in a cool environment (e.g. air conditioned building) and
the R-134 a pressure is 700 kPa . The tank is then placed outdoors for pick-
up by a shipping company. Due to a combination of direct sunlight heating
and hotter outdoor environment, the temperature of the R-134a
increases to a steady-state temperature of 60 Celsius. You may assume that changes in kinetic and
potential energy in this problem are negligible.
a) Use the property tables for R-134a to determine the initial temperature of the R-134a when it
was stored in a cool environment. Indicate the phase of the R-134a and what table you used (e.g.,
Table A-56)
b) Determine the pressure of the R-134a when it outdoors in the hot environment. Indicate the
phase of the R-134a and what table you used. Note: This problem requires linear interpolation of
the R-134a tables. Show your work for this linear interpolation (i.e. dont simply use an
online/electronic linear interpolation tool). You should not need bilinear interpolation for this
problem.
c) Calculate the heat transfer that occurred to raise the R-134a temperature to 60 Celsius. Indicate
the heat as a positive number that is either "in" or "out". Note: This problem requires linear
interpolation of the R-134a tables. Show your work for this linear interpolation (i.e. dont simply
use an online/electronic linear interpolation tool). You should not need bilinear interpolation for
this problem
Problem 4 ( 1 0 points ) - Energy Balance with R

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