Determine the quality/moisture of the vapor/water mixture

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The discussion centers on determining the quality of a vapor/water mixture, specifically focusing on the mass fraction of vapor in the mixture. The participants clarify the definitions of specific volumes, where vf represents the specific volume of liquid and vg represents the specific volume of steam. A correction is made regarding the initial misunderstanding of these terms, emphasizing the importance of accurate unit usage in calculations. The conversation highlights the critical nature of precise terminology in thermodynamic assessments.

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1.- A 20 L container without air contains 5 kg of pure water at 250 Celcius. Determines the mass and volume of the liquid water as well as the quality and moisture.

2.-An 80% quality saturated water vapor mixture has a temperature of 210 Celsius. Determine the pressure, the specific volume of the mixture as well as the specific energy of the mixture
Relevant Equations
X = v - vf/vg - vf
v = V/m
x = mg / n
Vg = mg (vg)
Hello! ;)
I need help with two problems.

I ready resolve it, but i have a question about if a use the units of the correct way. Because got a little strange results.

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No idea what you mean by "quality" and your symbols are a bit cryptic. Please elaborate.
 
Borek said:
No idea what you mean by "quality" and your symbols are a bit cryptic. Please elaborate.
Quality: mass fraction of vapor in a liquid/vapor mixture
vf = specific volume of steam
vg = specific volume of liquid
x = quality
 
Krokodrile said:
vf = specific volume of steam
vg = specific volume of liquid
Looks like it's the other way round, looking at the numbers.
 
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mjc123 said:
Looks like it's the other way round, looking at the numbers.
vf = specific volume of liquid
vg = specific volume of steam

so, sorry. Yep, my mistake
 

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