Nozzle Energy Balance: Solving Question B

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The discussion revolves around solving a nozzle energy balance problem, specifically question B, where the user is struggling to reconcile their calculations with the provided correct answers. They have derived an outlet enthalpy (h2) of 22,000 kJ/kg, but the correct value is stated to be 3,128 kJ/kg. The user questions how the outlet enthalpy can be so low given the significant difference in kinetic energy between the inlet and outlet. They express confusion about the relationship between enthalpy and kinetic energy in this context. The thread highlights the complexities of energy balance calculations in thermodynamics, particularly in nozzle flow scenarios.
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Im having difficulty with question b in this problem:
[PLAIN]http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9484/therm.jpg

Heres my attempt:
m(v1^2)*1/2)+h1)=m(v2^2)*1/2)+h2) + Qout
(v1^2)*1/2)+h1)=(v2^2)*1/2)+h2) + Qout
where v1 = 200ms^1
and v2 = 40ms^-1
and h1 = 3104.9kj/kg
And my answer is 22,000kj/kg for h2.
Can anyone see where I'm going wrong?

The blue writing on the question paper are the correct answers.
 
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does anyone know how h = 3128kj/kg
the kinetic energy at the inlet is 20,000kj/kg
while at the outlet it's only 800.
How then could it be that h at the outlet is so low?
Isn't h at the exit dependent on the difference of these kinetic energies?
 

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