Calculate the Mass of Steam / Enthelpy

In summary, the conversation discusses the properties and calculations related to detergent and steam heat gain and loss. It mentions the volume, density, mass, and efficiency of detergent, as well as the calculations for its heat gain and its relationship to steam heat loss. The correct answer for the expected mass of steam is 291 kg.
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Homework Statement
Dry saturated steam at 3 bar g is used to heat a CIP detergent storage tank from cold via a plate heat exchanger. Calculate mass of steam required:

Initial detergent temp: 10 deg C
Final detergent temp: 80 deg C
Detergent Vol: 20 hl
Detergent density (assume constant): 1020 kg m-3
Specific heat capacity of detergent = 4.13 kj kg-1 K-1
Enthalpy of dry saturated steam at 3 bar gauge = 2738 kJ kg-1
Enthalpy of water at 3 bar gauge = 603 kj kg-1
Effeciency of heat exchange system = 95%
Relevant Equations
Q = MCdT
Detergent:
Volume = 20hl = 2000L
1L = 10^-3 m3
2000L = 2m3

Density: 1020 kgm-3
Mass Detergent: (2)(1020) = 2040 kg

Detergent heat gain = (2040)(4.13)(80-10)
= 589,764 kJ

Detergent heat gain = steam heat loss
589,764 = m(2738-603)(100-0)
Mass Steam = 2.76 kg
95% effeciency = 2.91 kg

The expected answer on the past exam paper was 291 kg.
Please tell me where I am going wrong here.
 
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sci0x said:
Detergent heat gain = steam heat loss
589,764 = m(2738-603)(100-0)

I'm not sure why you've multiplied by 100 here. The enthalpy is given per unit mass. Simply multiplying the change in enthalpy per unit mass by the mass should give you your change in internal energy (or, since no work is done, heat), assuming that pressure and volume stay constant.

It's assumed that the steam condenses but loses no further heat due to cooling (i.e. no further ##mc\Delta T## losses).
 
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1. What is the formula for calculating the mass of steam?

The formula for calculating the mass of steam is: mass = volume x density.

2. How do I determine the density of steam?

The density of steam can be determined using the ideal gas law: density = (pressure x molecular weight) / (gas constant x temperature).

3. Can I use the same formula to calculate the mass of any type of steam?

Yes, the formula for calculating the mass of steam is applicable to all types of steam, as long as the necessary variables are known.

4. What is the significance of calculating the enthalpy of steam?

Calculating the enthalpy of steam is important in understanding the energy content of steam, which is crucial in many industrial and scientific applications.

5. How do I convert the enthalpy of steam from one unit to another?

To convert the enthalpy of steam from one unit to another, you can use conversion factors or online calculators specifically designed for this purpose.

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