Why Does Enthalpy Change Differ from Heat Change at Constant Pressure?

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The discussion centers on the discrepancy between enthalpy change and heat change at constant pressure, specifically in the context of a thermodynamic problem involving water at varying pressures. The user calculated enthalpy changes using specific enthalpy values at 75 kPa and 225 kPa, resulting in a total enthalpy change of 5110.3 kJ, which did not equal the total heat change of 12750 kJ. The resolution provided by another forum member clarified the relationship between enthalpy, work, and internal energy in this scenario.

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when constant pressure, h=w+u and so H=W+U=Q when U=E. However, in this question, when constant pressure, Q(=12750kJ)=W+U =/= H[=m(h2-h1)].

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here's my calculation of enthalpy:

@75kPa,hf=384.44,hfg=2278,x=0.8==>h1=2206.4kJ

@225kPa, hf=520.71,hfg=2191,x=0.5614==>h2=1750.74kJ

total enthalpy change=m*(h2-h1)=11.22*(2206.4-1750.74)=5110.3kJwhich it is not equal to total heat change in constant pressure...why?

Thank you very much!
 

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ok... somebody else answered me and solved
 

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