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

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To calculate the specific entropy of steam at 2 MPa with a dryness fraction of 0.63, one can utilize steam tables to find the properties of saturated steam and liquid. The specific entropy can be determined using the formula y = (1-x) yf + x yg, where x represents the dryness fraction, yf is the specific entropy of the liquid, and yg is the specific entropy of the vapor. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing the two-phase system properties and their mass-weighted contributions. Participants highlight the need to reference steam tables for accurate values. This method effectively combines the properties of both phases to find the specific entropy of 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
 
Thanks Astronuc, I forgot that you could find entropy on the tables.
 
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