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Solutions to Homework #2
2-16 Two sites with specified wind data are being considered for wind power generation. The site better
suited for wind power generation is to be determined.
Assumptions 1The wind is blowing steadily at specified velocity during specified times. 2 The wind power
generation is negligible during other times.
Properties We take the density of air to be ρ = 1.25
kg/m3 (it does not affect the final answer).
Analysis Kinetic energy is the only form of
mechanical energy the wind possesses, and it can be
converted to work entirely. Therefore, the power
potential of the wind is its kinetic energy, which is
V2/2 per unit mass, and m& V 2 / 2 for a given mass
flow rate. Considering a unit flow area (A = 1 m2),
the maximum wind power and power generation
becomes
e mech, 1 = ke1 =
Wind
Wind
turbine
V, m/s
V12 (7 m/s ) 2 ⎛ 1 kJ/kg ⎞
=
⎟ = 0.0245 kJ/kg
⎜
2
2
⎝ 1000 m 2 /s 2 ⎠
e mech, 2 = ke 2 =
V 22 (10 m/s ) 2 ⎛ 1 kJ/kg
=
⎜
2
2
⎝ 1000 m 2 /s 2
⎞
⎟ = 0.050 kJ/kg
⎠
W& max, 1 = E& mech, 1 = m& 1e mech, 1 = ρV1 Ake1 = (1.25 kg/m 3 )(7 m/s)(1 m 2 )(0.0245 kJ/kg) = 0.2144 kW
W& max, 2 = E& mech, 2 = m& 2 e mech, 2 = ρV 2 Ake 2 = (1.25 kg/m 3 )(10 m/s)(1 m 2 )(0.050 kJ/kg) = 0.625 kW
since 1 kW = 1 kJ/s. Then the maximum electric power generations per year become
E max, 1 = W& max, 1 Δt1 = (0.2144 kW)(3000 h/yr) = 643 kWh/yr (per m 2 flow area)
E max, 2 = W& max, 2 Δt 2 = (0.625 kW)(2000 h/yr) = 1250 kWh/yr (per m 2 flow area)
Therefore, second site is a better one for wind generation.
Discussion Note the power generation of a wind turbine is proportional to the cube of the wind velocity,
and thus the average wind velocity is the primary consideration in wind power generation decisions.
2-40 A car is to climb a hill in 10 s. The power needed is to be determined for three different cases.
Assumptions Air drag, friction, and rolling resistance are negligible.
Analysis The total power required for each case is the
sum of the rates of changes in potential and kinetic
energies. That is,
W& total = W& a + W& g
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(a) W& a = 0 since the velocity is constant. Also, the
vertical rise is h = (100 m)(sin 30°) = 50 m. Thus,
⎛
1 kJ
W& g = mg ( z 2 − z1 ) / Δt = (2000 kg)(9.81 m/s 2 )(50 m)⎜
⎜ 1000 kg ⋅ m 2 /s 2
⎝
and
⎞
⎟/(10 s) = 98.1 kW
⎟
⎠
W& total = W& a + W& g = 0 + 98.1 = 98.1 kW
(b) The power needed to accelerate is
[
1
1
W&a = m(V22 − V12 ) / Δt = (2000 kg) (30 m/s )2 − 0
2
2
and
]⎛⎜⎜ 1000 kg1 kJ⋅ m /s
2
⎝
2
⎞
⎟ /(10 s) = 90 kW
⎟
⎠
W& total = W& a + W& g = 90 + 98.1 = 188.1 kW
(c) The power needed to decelerate is
[
1
1
W&a = m(V22 − V12 ) / Δt = (2000 kg) (5 m/s)2 − (35 m/s )2
2
2
and
]⎛⎜⎜ 1000 kg1 kJ⋅ m /s
⎝
2
2
⎞
⎟ /(10 s) = −120 kW
⎟
⎠
W& total = W& a + W& g = −120 + 98.1 = −21.9 kW (breaking power)
2-41 A damaged car is being towed by a truck. The extra power needed is to be determined for three
different cases.
Assumptions Air drag, friction, and rolling resistance are negligible.
Analysis The total power required for each case is the sum of the rates of changes in potential and kinetic
energies. That is,
W& total = W& a + W& g
(a) Zero.
(b) W& a = 0 . Thus,
Δz
= mgV z = mgV sin 30 o
W& total = W& g = mg ( z 2 − z1 ) / Δt = mg
Δt
⎛ 50,000 m ⎞⎛ 1 kJ/kg ⎞
⎟
⎟⎜
= (1200 kg)(9.81m/s 2 )⎜⎜
⎟⎜ 1000 m 2 /s 2 ⎟(0.5) = 81.7 kW
3600
s
⎝
⎠⎝
⎠
(c) W& g = 0 . Thus,
⎛ ⎛ 90,000 m ⎞2
⎞⎛ 1 kJ/kg ⎞
1
1
2
2
&
&
⎟ /(12 s) = 31.3 kW
⎟⎟ − 0 ⎟⎜
Wtotal = Wa = m(V2 − V1 ) / Δt = (1200 kg)⎜ ⎜⎜
⎜ 3600 s
⎟⎜ 1000 m 2 /s 2 ⎟
2
2
⎝
⎠
⎝
⎠
⎝
⎠
2-52 The classrooms and faculty offices of a university campus are not occupied an average of 4 hours a
day, but the lights are kept on. The amounts of electricity and money the campus will save per year if the
lights are turned off during unoccupied periods are to be determined.
Analysis The total electric power consumed by the lights in the classrooms and faculty offices is
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E& lighting, classroom = (Power consumed per lamp) × (No. of lamps) = (200 × 12 × 110 W) = 264,000 = 264 kW
E& lighting, offices = (Power consumed per lamp) × (No. of lamps) = (400 × 6 × 110 W) = 264,000 = 264 kW
E& lighting, total = E& lighting, classroom + E& lighting, offices = 264 + 264 = 528 kW
Noting that the campus is open 240 days a year, the total number of unoccupied work hours per year is
Unoccupied hours = (4 hours/day)(240 days/year) = 960 h/yr
Then the amount of electrical energy consumed per year during unoccupied work period and its cost are
Energy savings = ( E& lighting, total )( Unoccupied hours) = (528 kW)(960 h/yr) = 506,880 kWh
Cost savings = (Energy savings)(Unit cost of energy) = (506,880 kWh/yr)($0.082/kWh) = $41,564/yr
Discussion Note that simple conservation measures can result in significant energy and cost savings.
2-54 A fan is to accelerate quiescent air to a specified velocity at a specified flow rate. The minimum
power that must be supplied to the fan is to be determined.
Assumptions The fan operates steadily.
Properties The density of air is given to be ρ = 1.18 kg/m3.
Analysis A fan transmits the mechanical energy of the shaft (shaft power) to mechanical energy of air
(kinetic energy). For a control volume that encloses the fan, the energy balance can be written as
E& − E&
1in424out
3
Rate of net energy transfer
by heat, work, and mass
= dE system / dt ©0 (steady) = 0
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→
E& in = E& out
Rate of change in internal, kinetic,
potential, etc. energies
V2
W& sh, in = m& air ke out = m& air out
2
where
m& air = ρV& = (1.18 kg/m 3 )(4 m 3 /s) = 4.72 kg/s
Substituting, the minimum power input required is determined to be
V2
(10 m/s) 2 ⎛ 1 J/kg ⎞
W& sh, in = m& air out = (4.72 kg/s)
⎜
⎟ = 236 J/s = 236 W
2
2
⎝ 1 m 2 /s 2 ⎠
Discussion The conservation of energy principle requires the energy to be conserved as it is converted
from one form to another, and it does not allow any energy to be created or destroyed during a process. In
reality, the power required will be considerably higher because of the losses associated with the conversion
of mechanical shaft energy to kinetic energy of air.
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2-101 Heat is transferred steadily to boiling water in the pan through its bottom. The inner surface
temperature of the bottom of the pan is given. The temperature of the outer surface is to be
determined.
Assumptions 1 Steady operating conditions exist since the surface temperatures of the pan remain constant
at the specified values. 2 Thermal properties of the aluminum pan are constant.
Properties The thermal conductivity of the aluminum is given to be k = 237 W/m⋅°C.
Analysis The heat transfer surface area is
A = π r² = π(0.1 m)² = 0.0314 m²
Under steady conditions, the rate of heat transfer through the
bottom of the pan by conduction is
105°C
ΔT
T −T
Q& = kA
= kA 2 1
L
L
Substituting,
T − 105o C
500 W = (237 W / m⋅o C)(0.0314 m2 ) 2
0.004 m
which gives
T2 = 105.3°C
500 W 0.4 cm
2-102 A person is standing in a room at a specified
temperature. The rate of heat transfer between a person and the
surrounding air by convection is to be determined.
Assumptions 1 Steady operating conditions exist. 2 Heat
transfer by radiation is not considered. 3 The environment is at
a uniform temperature.
Q&
Ts =34°C
Analysis The heat transfer surface area of the person is
A = πDL = π(0.3 m)(1.70 m) = 1.60 m²
Under steady conditions, the rate of heat transfer by convection is
Q& conv = hAΔT = (15 W/m 2 ⋅ °C)(1.60 m 2 )(34 − 20)°C = 336 W
2-107 The backside of the thin metal plate is insulated and the front side is exposed to solar radiation. The
surface temperature of the plate is to be determined when it stabilizes.
Assumptions 1 Steady operating conditions exist. 2 Heat transfer through the insulated side of the plate is
negligible. 3 The heat transfer coefficient is constant and uniform over the plate. 4 Heat loss by radiation is
negligible.
Properties The solar absorptivity of the plate is given to be α = 0.6.
Analysis When the heat loss from the plate by convection equals the solar
radiation absorbed, the surface temperature of the plate can be determined
from
Q& solar absorbed = Q& conv
αQ& solar = hA(Ts − To )
0.6 × A × 700W/m 2 = (50W/m 2 ⋅ o C) A(Ts − 25)
700 W/m2
α = 0.6
25°C
Canceling the surface area A and solving for Ts gives
Ts = 33.4 o C
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