A two-phase liquid–vapor mixture of Refrigerant 134a is contained in a 2-ft3, cylindrical storage tank at...

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A two-phase liquid–vapor mixture of Refrigerant 134a iscontained in a 2-ft3, cylindrical storage tank at 100 lbf/in.2Initially, saturated liquid occupies 1.6 ft3. The valve at the topof the tank develops a leak, allowing saturated vapor to escapeslowly. Eventually, the volume of the liquid drops to 0.6 ft3. Ifthe pressure in the tank remains constant, determine (a) the massof refrigerant that has escaped, in lb, and (b) the heat transfer,in Btu.

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