Saturated Steam - Conceptual Question

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Saturated steam flowing through a 3" diameter pipe expands into a 24" diameter pipe, raising questions about temperature changes during this process. The discussion centers on whether the temperature of the steam increases as it expands in the larger pipe. It is noted that Bernoulli's principle and continuity equations are relevant for analyzing the flow. If the kinetic energy in the 3" pipe is negligible, the temperature in the 24" section will remain unchanged. Understanding these principles is crucial for conceptualizing the behavior of steam in varying pipe diameters.
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Following question is for concept only not an actual problem to solve.

Saturated steam is flowing in a 3" diameter pipe under a certain pressure (saturation pressure), temperature and velocity P ,T, v. The 3" diameter pipe expands suddenly to a 24" diameter pipe that is 10 feet long. The steam flows in the 24" diameter pipe and is then suddenly reduced to a 3" diameter pipe.

Question: Does the temperature of the steam go up as it expands in the 24" long tube?

Bernoulli and continuity are the only equations that seem relevant? How do I arrive at the new temperature in 24" section of pipe?
 
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vector2 said:
Following question is for concept only not an actual problem to solve.

Saturated steam is flowing in a 3" diameter pipe under a certain pressure (saturation pressure), temperature and velocity P ,T, v. The 3" diameter pipe expands suddenly to a 24" diameter pipe that is 10 feet long. The steam flows in the 24" diameter pipe and is then suddenly reduced to a 3" diameter pipe.

Question: Does the temperature of the steam go up as it expands in the 24" long tube?

Bernoulli and continuity are the only equations that seem relevant? How do I arrive at the new temperature in 24" section of pipe?
If the kinetic energy in the 3" pipe is negligible, there will be no change in the 24" section.
 
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