In: Mechanical Engineering
Nitrogen (N2) goes through a constant area pipe (see figure below) at a mass rate of 2 kg/s. It enters the pipe with a velocity of 17 m/s, a pressure of 500 kPa and a temperature of 177 C. It leaves the pipe at the same pressure (500 kPa) and a temperature of 67 C. The molar mass of N2 is 28 kg/kmol. Determine: a) The cross sectional area of the pipe in m2 . b) The velocity at the exit side in m/s. c) The rate of heat transfer in kW between the pipe and the surroundings. Also, indicate its direction.