Solving a Nuclear System I Exercise: Steam Generator Tube Type CE

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The discussion centers on a nuclear physics exercise involving a steam generator tube type CE. The parameters provided include a primary tube with an inlet temperature of 180°C and an outlet temperature of 170°C, and a secondary tube with an inlet temperature of 95°C. The mass flow rate is 1 kg/s, and the pressure conditions are 10 atm for the primary and 1 atm for the secondary. Participants emphasize the importance of steady-state assumptions and the need to balance the heat transfer rates between the primary and secondary tubes to determine the outlet temperature of the steam.

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hi, every one.
i'm student in VietNam, and now, I'm studying about nucleat physsics.
i don't know, can i post my problem in here?
expect admin ok.
my problem is: I'm studying a subjec what this book is Nuclear System I.
my exercise is "steam generator tube type CE"
------ we have a steam generator type CE which has high h = 2,5m and traffic G = 1kg/s
primary tube has : t(in) = 180 oC
t(out) = 170 oC
p = 10 at
secondary tube has: t(in) = 95 oC
P = 1 at

count number tube, know that this tube has d2/d1 = 12mm/10mm
count temperature of steam out?----------

english is my weak, i tried to express.
i hop everyone can help me or guide.
thanks so much.
if you have spare time, please help me in here
 
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If one assumes steady-state, then the heat rejected/transferred from primary to secondary must be equal.

The rate of change of enthalpy must balance, i.e., the product of the mass flow rate and the change in specific enthalpy on the primary and secondary sides must be equal.
 
thanks admin.
but realy, this is so confuse.
can you more detail?
i really want it.