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3) A vortex tube receives 0.3 m3/min of air at 600 kPa and 300 K. The...

3) A vortex tube receives 0.3 m3/min of air at 600 kPa and 300 K. The discharge from the cold end of the tube is 0.6 kg/min at 245 K and 100 kPa. The discharge from the hot end is at 325 K and 100 kPa. Determine the irreversibility.

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