Question 1
A cyclone separator shown in the figure is used to remove fine solid particles such as fly ash that are suspended in a gas stream. In the flue gas system of an electrical power plant, the weight fraction of fly ash in the exhaust gases is approximately 0.001. Determine the mass flow rates at the two outlets (flue gas and fly ash) when 10 kg/s of flue gas and ash mixture enters this cyclone unit. Determine the amount of fly ash collected per year.
Question 2
A desktop computer is to be cooled by a fan whose volume flow rate is 0.34 m^3/min. Determine the mass flow rate of air through the fan at an elevation of 3400 m where the air density is 0.7 kg/m^3. If the average velocity of air is not to exceed 110 m/min, determine the diameter of the casing of the fan.
Question 3
A 300-liter storage tank of a solar water heating system is initially filled with warm water at 45°C. Warm water is withdrawn from the tank through a 2 cm diameter hose at an average velocity of 0.5 m/s, while cold water enters the tank at 20°C at a rate of 15 LPM (liters per minute). Determine the amount of water in the tank after a 20-minute period. Assume the pressure in the tank remains constant at 1 atm.
Cold water: 20°C, 15 L/min
Tank: 300 L, 45°C, 0.5 m/s