Q2/A condenser has vacuum of 70 cm of Hg when barometer reading is 76 cm. Condenser has temperature of 30°C. Air leaks into condenser at the rate of 1 kg air per 2500 kg steam. Calculate (i) the capacity of air pump per kg of steam for removal of air from steam entering condenser, and (ii) the mass of water vapour accompanying this air.

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Q2/A condenser has vacuum of 70 cm of Hg when barometer reading is 76 cm. Condenser
has temperature of 30°C. Air leaks into condenser at the rate of 1 kg air per 2500 kg steam.
Calculate (i) the capacity of air pump per kg of steam for removal of air from steam entering
condenser, and (ii) the mass of water vapour accompanying this air.
Transcribed Image Text:Q2/A condenser has vacuum of 70 cm of Hg when barometer reading is 76 cm. Condenser has temperature of 30°C. Air leaks into condenser at the rate of 1 kg air per 2500 kg steam. Calculate (i) the capacity of air pump per kg of steam for removal of air from steam entering condenser, and (ii) the mass of water vapour accompanying this air.
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