How to calculate : Mass flow of water vapor in the air (kg/h)

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the mass flow of water vapor in air, given specific parameters: air volume flow of 36 m³/h, relative humidity of 33%, an air mixing ratio of 5.5 g H2O/kg dry air, and a temperature of 20°C. The user seeks to understand how to apply the mass flow equation, m = ϱ * V, in the context of a multi-component fluid consisting of water vapor and dry air. Key challenges include determining the density of the gas mixture and utilizing the mixing ratio effectively for mass flow calculations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of mass flow equations, specifically m = ϱ * V
  • Knowledge of relative humidity and its impact on air properties
  • Familiarity with air mixing ratios and their calculations
  • Basic principles of ideal gas mixtures and molar density
NEXT STEPS
  • Learn how to calculate the density of an ideal gas mixture using mole fractions
  • Research the specific gas laws applicable to water vapor and dry air
  • Study the concept of molar density in gas mixtures and its implications
  • Explore advanced thermodynamic properties of humid air
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Students in environmental science, engineers working with HVAC systems, and anyone involved in atmospheric studies or fluid dynamics will benefit from this discussion.

Kristof Papp
Hello

Homework Statement


Lets say i have the given parameters:

air volume flow : V = 36 m3/h
Relative humidity: RH=33%
air mixing ratio : X = 5.5 (1g H2O) / 1kg (DRY AIR) (calculated from RH)
air temperature : T= 20 C

So i know how much mass of water is the air compared to the air's "dry air" mass content.

Homework Equations


I only know the massflow's equation : m=ϱ*V , when the fluid consists of only 1 component.
But i don't know what to do, when the fluid constists of multiple components (H2o and Dry air).

So I know the air volume flow, but can't do anything with the density part, and don't know how to use "X"
, or the density of water and dry air at T=20

The Attempt at a Solution



What is the equation which gives me the mass flow of the air's water content?
.

Thanks for help!
 
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