Sea Water Thermodynamic Properties?

[tanky322]

Im looking for thermodynamic properties of seawater, especially specific heat and enthalpy. I am designing a solar desalinator, and I am trying to determine the required amounts of energy to evaporate the water.

Is there a way in which I can determine the enthalpy of seawater by knowing the enthalpy of both salt and water?


Thank you

 

[Astronuc]

The density of seawater is about 1025 kg/m^3 and the specific heat is about 3850 J/(kg C).

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[tanky322]

Thank you!

 

[tanky322]

The density of seawater is about 1025 kg/m^3 and the specific heat is about 3850 J/(kg C).

I think there is a unit issue with the specific heat of 3850 J/(Kg K), given that the specific heat of water is around 2200 KJ/(Kg K).

I just wanted to see if what I am saying here is making sense.


Thanks

 

[wehoosier]

Kaiser Engineering did an extensive research study for the government on the thermodynamic properties of seawater about 40 years ago. The properties vary with the salinity, which also varies in different parts of the seas. It is available from the Library of Congress

 

[AlephZero]

I think there is a unit issue with the specific heat of 3850 J/(Kg K), given that the specific heat of water is around 2200 KJ/(Kg K).

3850 is the right order of magnitude, depending on the salinity.

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