Check My Solution for Second Problem (w,q)

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The discussion focuses on a solution to a thermodynamics problem involving work (w) and heat (q) per kilogram, specifically analyzing the simultaneous changes in kinetic and thermal energy between two conditions, A and B. The user seeks validation for their approach, which incorporates vector velocities at the inlet and outlet. The reference provided is a resource on steam generation thermodynamics, indicating the context of the problem. Overall, the solution appears correct according to peer feedback.

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Homework Statement
In the turbine steam changes its specific enthalpy and velocity from (3450) kJ/kg and 85 m/s at the inlet to (2630) kJ/kg and 190 m/s at the outlet. (A) Determine the power generated per 1 kg of the steam if the process is adiabatic. (B) Determine also the power generated if the heat lost to surroundings is 10kJ per 1kg of steam flowing through the turbine. Neglect change in potential energy.
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Hi there again. I have a second problem for which I don't have an answer to compare with, hence I'm kindly asking someone to check the solution of mine. lower case w and q are the work and heat per 1kg respectively, and w's with a vector are of course the velocities at the inlet and at the outlet.
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