Determine the thermal effieincy of a heat transfer process

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The discussion revolves around determining the thermal efficiency of a heat transfer process involving the heating of water. The original poster presents data including input power, the volume of water, temperature change, and specific heat capacity.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore how to calculate the heat required for the water heating process and discuss the conversion of work done into power. There are attempts to clarify the relationship between heat transfer and thermal efficiency.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided calculations and confirmations regarding the thermal efficiency, while others are still seeking clarification on the initial steps and concepts involved in the problem.

Contextual Notes

The original poster expresses difficulty in starting the problem, indicating a potential gap in understanding foundational concepts related to thermal efficiency and heat transfer calculations.

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Homework Statement


determine the thermal effieincy of a heat transfer process where the following data has been used
Input=3kW
1.7 litres of water have been heated from 313K to 375K in 2.5 minutes
specific heat capacity of water= 4.19kj/kgK

Homework Equations


Thermal efficiency= network done (W)
total heat supplied (Q)




The Attempt at a Solution


am struggling where to start only done simple tasks
 
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Well you have 1.7 L of water being heated from 313 K to 375 K. So how much heat does this require? (look at the units of specific heat capacity). This will be your work done W.

In order to convert this to Watts, you will need to use the formula Power = work done/time.
 
output=1.7*4.19*(375-313)/(2.5*60)=2.914473Kw. 2.9174473/3= 0.981 or 98.1%. Thanks a lot for help could you confirm this
 
That should be correct.
 
thanks
 

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