Finding the internal energy using a steam table

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The discussion centers on calculating the entropy of water at 5 Bar with an internal energy of 2724 kJ/kg using steam tables. The user initially struggles to navigate the tables but clarifies that they have two separate tables: one for enthalpy and entropy, and another for internal energy and specific volume. After realizing the need to first find the temperature from the internal energy table, they successfully determine the entropy value to be 7.272. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly identifying and utilizing the appropriate steam tables for thermodynamic calculations. Overall, the user receives guidance on the correct approach to solve the problem.
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Homework Statement


What is entropy of water at 5 Bar and an internal energy of 2724 kJkg-1?

The Attempt at a Solution


I have looked at the steam tables, i found where the pressure is 500kpa, then i do not know where to go from there.

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So you will be supplied with tables that no one has told you how to use? Really?
 
phinds said:
So you will be supplied with tables that no one has told you how to use? Really?

i have changed the question around
 
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smoothie king said:
i have changed the question around

sorry for double post, i pressed something wrong by accident.
 
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Let me understand correctly. You have steam tables, and you know that you have water at 5 bars with an internal energy of 2724 kJ/kg, and you are asked to determine its entropy. Is that right?

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
Let me understand correctly. You have steam tables, and you know that you have water at 5 bars with an internal energy of 2724 kJ/kg, and you are asked to determine its entropy. Is that right?

Chet

Yes, that's exactly what I'm trying to do, i didnt know how to change the title and i didnt want to start a new thread.
 
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You found a place in the tables where the pressure is 500 kPa. What is the heading on the top of the page (e.g., saturated steam or superheated steam)?

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
You found a place in the tables where the pressure is 500 kPa. What is the heading on the top of the page (e.g., saturated steam or superheated steam)?

Chet
Superheated Steam
 
smoothie king said:
Superheated Steam
OK. Now there are columns of numbers on the page. What are the headings on the columns of numbers?

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
OK. Now there are columns of numbers on the page. What are the headings on the columns of numbers?

Chet

They are all temperatures from 100°c to 700°c
 
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smoothie king said:
They are all temperatures from 100°c to 700°c
What are the headings on the other columns (or rows?)?

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
What are the headings on the other columns (or rows?)?

Chet

there is t(sat), then h and s for all the temperatures above. also hg and sg for saturation
 
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smoothie king said:
there is t(sat), then h and s for all the temperatures above. also hg and sg for saturation
I thought you said that the part of the table you were open to was for superheated steam. This table is for saturated steam. What gives?

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
I thought you said that the part of the table you were open to was for superheated steam. This table is for saturated steam. What gives?

Chet

i have two tables and i didn't notice, i have one with h and s, another with u and v, i just realized that i have to find the value for temperature in the u and v table using internal energy, then use that temperature to find the value of entropy in the h and s table. I got the value of entropy to be 7.272.

Thank you very much!
 
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smoothie king said:
i have two tables and i didn't notice, i have one with h and s, another with u and v, i just realized that i have to find the value for temperature in the u and v table using internal energy, then use that temperature to find the value of entropy in the h and s table. I got the value of entropy to be 7.272.

Thank you very much!
Sounds about right.

Chet
 
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