Question: Steady-state operating data are provided for a compressor and heat exchanger in. The power input to the compressor is 50 kW. As shown in the
Steady-state operating data are provided for a compressor and heat exchanger in. The power input to the compressor is 50 kW. As shown in the figure, nitrogen (N2) flows through the compressor and heat exchanger with a mass flow rate of 0.25 kg/s. The nitrogen is modeled as an ideal gas. A separate cooling stream of helium, modeled as an ideal gas with k = 1.67, also flows through the heat exchanger. Stray heat transfer and kinetic and potential energy effects are negligible. Determine the mass flow rate of the helium, in kg/s.
Is-175C 5 Helium 4-74-25C Compressor Power in = 50 kW + Co P1-100 kPa T-280 K m = 0.25 kg/s 2+ wwww T-350 K Heat exchanger
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The mass flow rate of the helium can be calculated by considering the energy balance for the heat exchanger The power input to the compressor is used to increase the temperature of nitrogen and this e... View full answer
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