Calculate Specific Entropy of Steam: 2MPa, 0.63 Dryness Fraction

In summary, the specific entropy of steam with dryness fraction 0.63 and pressure of 2MPa can be calculated using steam tables. The property of the mixture is a mass weighted sum of the liquid and vapor properties, where the dryness fraction is used to determine the fraction of vapor in the mixture.
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Ok, using steam tables, calculate the specific entropy of steam with dryness fraction 0.63 and pressure of 2MPa.

Can someone suggest how Id go about this?

Thanks.
 
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If it has a quality (dryness fraction), x = 0.63, it is saturated steam at 2 MPa.

let y be a property, e.g. specific volume, v, specific enthalpy, h, specific internal energy, u, or specific entropy, s.

In a two phase system, each phase has these properties,

yf or yl , where f denotes fluid and l liquid

and

yg or yv , where g denotes gas and v vapor.


The property of the mixture is just the mass weighted sum of the liquid and vapor property.

y = (1-x) yf + x yg, or

y = yf + x yfg,

where yfg = yg - yf
 
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Thanks Astronuc, I forgot that you could find entropy on the tables.
 

What is specific entropy?

Specific entropy is a thermodynamic property that measures the amount of thermal energy per unit mass of a substance. It is often denoted by the symbol s and has units of joules per kilogram kelvin (J/kg K).

How is specific entropy calculated?

The specific entropy of a substance can be calculated using the equation s = Q/T, where Q is the heat added or removed from the substance and T is the temperature in kelvin. It can also be calculated using tables or charts specific to the substance.

What is the significance of a dryness fraction in calculating specific entropy?

A dryness fraction, also known as quality, is a measure of the amount of vapor present in a mixture of liquid and vapor. In the context of specific entropy, it is used to determine the proportion of the total energy that is in the form of vapor. This is important because the specific entropy of a substance in its vapor state is different from that in its liquid state.

What is the specific entropy of steam at 2MPa and 0.63 dryness fraction?

The specific entropy of steam at 2MPa and 0.63 dryness fraction can be determined using tables or charts specific to steam. Alternatively, it can be calculated using the steam tables provided by organizations such as the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam (IAPWS). The specific entropy will depend on the temperature and pressure of the steam.

What factors can affect the specific entropy of steam?

The specific entropy of steam can be affected by changes in temperature, pressure, and the presence of impurities or other substances. It can also be affected by the type of process that the steam is undergoing, such as expansion or compression.

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