Question

Ice at -50 oF and 1.00 atmis to be melted in a continuous flow process with saturated steam at 1 bar. Find the minimum quantity of steam required per pound of ice.The heat capacity of ice is 0.45 Btu/lbmoF.

Answer 1

Answer:

The minimum quantity of steam required per pound of ice is -22.5 BTU/lbm

Explanation:

Q = mCT

Q/m = CT

Q/m is the quantity of steam required per pound of ice

C is the heat capacity of ice = 0.45 BTU/lbm°F

T is the temperature of ice = -50 °F

Q/m = 0.45 BTU/lbm°F × -50 °F = -22.5 BTU/lbm