Thermodynamic: Conservation of Energy Question

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The discussion revolves around a thermodynamic problem involving a mixing tank with water at different temperatures and flow rates. The initial state includes 50 kg of water at 25°C, with two inlet streams at 80°C and 50°C, and an outlet stream. The user attempted to calculate the final equilibrium temperature using heat capacity but did not arrive at the correct answer. Participants are encouraged to share their solutions and methodologies to clarify the correct approach to the problem. The focus is on applying the conservation of energy principle to find the final temperature in the tank.
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Homework Statement



The mixing tank shown here initially contains 50 kg of water at 25°C. Suddenly the two valves and the single outlet valve are opened so that two water streams, each with a flow rate of 5 kg/min, flow into the tank, and a single exit stream with a flow rate of 10 kg/min leaves the tank. The temperature of one inlet stream is 80°C, and that of the other is 50°C. the tank is well mixed, so that the temperature of the outlet stream is always the same as the temperature of the water in the tank.

My (wrong) approach

I let the final temperature be T, and tried to find the equilibrium temperature using heat capacity. However, I am unable to get the correct answer.
 
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