Saturated liquid water at 180 oF from a power plant condense
Saturated liquid water at 180 oF from a power plant condenser is pumped to a pressure level of 1650 psi and into a boiler. Determine the enthalpy of the water in [Btu/lbm] as it enters the boiler.
Solution
Pump work = Vf * ( p1-p2)
From steam tables
Vf=0.0165 ft3/lb
P1= 1650 psi
P2= 7.52psi
h2= 148 btu/lb
Pump work = h1-h2 = Vf( p1-p2)
Find pump work then h1= pump work +h2
h1 is enthalpy of water inlet to boiler
Please use the units as per required because am not familiar with these units
