Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Chapter 14.7, Problem 7P
Moist air is passed through a cooling section where it is cooled and dehumidified. How do (a) the specific humidity and (b) the relative humidity of air change during this process?
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Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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