A closed system consists of 0.5kg of superheated steam initially at 1MPa, 300 0C. The system...

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A closed system consists of 0.5kg of superheated steam initiallyat 1MPa, 300 0C. The system undergoes a reversibleisothermal process during which the steam condenses to a saturatedliquid whilst exchanging heat wih a reservoir at 300C.Show the process on a T-s diagram and calculate the change inenthropy (kJ/K) of the system, the reservoir (surroundings) and theuniverse.

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mass of steam 050 Kg 050 kg x 1000 g 1 Kg 500 gHence moles of steam n 500 g 180 gmol 2778 molT 300 K P1 1 MPa 987 atmInitial volume of steam V1 nRTP1 2778 mol x 00821Latmmol1K1 x    See Answer
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