Boiler efficiency and fuel consumption

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The discussion focuses on calculating the fuel oil consumption of a boiler designed to produce 6250 kg/h of superheated steam at a pressure of 2.1 MN/m2 and a thermal efficiency of 70%. Key points include determining the enthalpy of the feedwater without using thermodynamic tables and understanding the relevance of specific heat capacity (cp) in the calculations. The original poster received assistance from a university lecturer but did not provide a follow-up on their solution. Participants express concern over the lack of response from the OP, indicating a potential gap in ongoing discussion. Ultimately, the thread highlights the complexities involved in boiler efficiency calculations and the importance of enthalpy in these assessments.
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Homework Statement


A boiler is to produce 6250 kg/h of steam superheated by 40 oC at a pressure of 2.1 MN/m2. The temperature of the feedwater is 50 oC. If the thermal efficiency of the boiler is 70%, how much fuel oil will be consumed in one hour? The calorific value of the fuel oil used is 45000 kJ/kg, cp of superheated steam is 2.093 kJ/kg K.

for pressure 2.1 Mn/m2
Hfg = 1880 kJ/kg
Hf = 920 kj/KG
sat temp - 214.9

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I want to know how to calculate the enthalpy of the feed water to put back into the boiler efficiency question.
why am i given cp?

The Attempt at a Solution


using the formula : boiler efficiency = m x (H2-H1) / fuel consumption x calorific value

H1 is the feed water enthalpy and i am told not to use thermodynamic tables

I got some help from a university lecturer and solved it.
 
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how did you solve this?
 
0drt9 said:
how did you solve this?
The OP posted this problem 3 and a half years ago and never was seen again. I don't think you're going to get a response. :frown:
 
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