Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-07339-817-4

Chapter 2 - Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis - Problems - Page 100: 2-41E

Answer

$Q_{heater}=15.83kW$

Work Step by Step

To maintain the house at constant temperature the internal energy does not change. Then: $E_{in}-E_{out}=0$ $E_{in}=E_{out}$ Since there is no work: $Q_{in}=Q_{out}$ $Q_{people,lights and appliances}+Q_{heater}=Q_{out}$ $Q_{heater}=60000\frac{Btu}{h}-6000\frac{Btu}{h}=54000\frac{Btu}{h}$ $Q_{heater}=54000\frac{Btu}{h}*(\frac{1kW}{3412\frac{Btu}{h}})=15.83kW$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.