Air flows in a duct having cross-sectional area A = 0.861 m², flow speed V 10 meters / sec, pressure P = 100 kPa, temperature T = 300 °K. Determine the mass-flow-rate, m(dot) in kg / sec.
Air flows in a duct having cross-sectional area A = 0.861 m², flow speed V 10 meters / sec, pressure P = 100 kPa, temperature T = 300 °K. Determine the mass-flow-rate, m(dot) in kg / sec.
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![**Determining the Mass Flow Rate in a Duct**
In this problem, air flows through a duct with the following parameters:
- **Cross-sectional area (A):** 0.861 m²
- **Flow speed (V):** 10 meters/second
- **Pressure (P):** 100 kPa
- **Temperature (T):** 300 K
The task is to determine the mass flow rate (ṁ) in kilograms per second (kg/s).
### Step-by-Step Analysis:
1. **Calculate Air Density (ρ):**
Using the Ideal Gas Law:
\[
P = \rho R T
\]
Where:
- \( P \) is the pressure (Pa),
- \( \rho \) is the density (kg/m³),
- \( R \) is the specific gas constant for air (287 J/kg·K),
- \( T \) is the temperature (K).
Rearrange to solve for \(\rho\):
\[
\rho = \frac{P}{RT}
\]
Convert pressure from kPa to Pa:
\[
P = 100 \times 10^3 \, \text{Pa}
\]
Plug in the values:
\[
\rho = \frac{100 \times 10^3}{287 \times 300}
\]
Calculate the air density:
\[
\rho \approx 1.161 \, \text{kg/m}³
\]
2. **Calculate the Mass Flow Rate (ṁ):**
The mass flow rate is given by:
\[
\dot{m} = \rho A V
\]
Plug in the values:
\[
\dot{m} = 1.161 \times 0.861 \times 10
\]
Calculate the mass flow rate:
\[
\dot{m} \approx 10 \, \text{kg/s}
\]
### Conclusion:
The mass flow rate of air in the duct is approximately **10 kg/s**. This calculation takes into account the given cross-sectional area, flow speed, pressure, and temperature, using the principles of fluid dynamics and the Ideal Gas Law.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fe3acf6a6-30f5-4bc7-ac16-270edca78ecc%2Fd80021f5-635d-49c9-9a49-24fe310186e1%2F161zbrm_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Determining the Mass Flow Rate in a Duct**
In this problem, air flows through a duct with the following parameters:
- **Cross-sectional area (A):** 0.861 m²
- **Flow speed (V):** 10 meters/second
- **Pressure (P):** 100 kPa
- **Temperature (T):** 300 K
The task is to determine the mass flow rate (ṁ) in kilograms per second (kg/s).
### Step-by-Step Analysis:
1. **Calculate Air Density (ρ):**
Using the Ideal Gas Law:
\[
P = \rho R T
\]
Where:
- \( P \) is the pressure (Pa),
- \( \rho \) is the density (kg/m³),
- \( R \) is the specific gas constant for air (287 J/kg·K),
- \( T \) is the temperature (K).
Rearrange to solve for \(\rho\):
\[
\rho = \frac{P}{RT}
\]
Convert pressure from kPa to Pa:
\[
P = 100 \times 10^3 \, \text{Pa}
\]
Plug in the values:
\[
\rho = \frac{100 \times 10^3}{287 \times 300}
\]
Calculate the air density:
\[
\rho \approx 1.161 \, \text{kg/m}³
\]
2. **Calculate the Mass Flow Rate (ṁ):**
The mass flow rate is given by:
\[
\dot{m} = \rho A V
\]
Plug in the values:
\[
\dot{m} = 1.161 \times 0.861 \times 10
\]
Calculate the mass flow rate:
\[
\dot{m} \approx 10 \, \text{kg/s}
\]
### Conclusion:
The mass flow rate of air in the duct is approximately **10 kg/s**. This calculation takes into account the given cross-sectional area, flow speed, pressure, and temperature, using the principles of fluid dynamics and the Ideal Gas Law.
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