Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 2 - Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis - Problems - Page 101: 2-61

Answer

$W_{in}=835.18kW$

Work Step by Step

In this case we are working with potential energy: $W_{p}=mgh=\rho Vgh$ $W_{p}=1050\frac{kg}{m^3}*0.3\frac{m^3}{s}*9.81\frac{m}{s^2}*200m=618.03kW$ As we have an efficiency, the input power we need: $W_{in}=\frac{618.03kW}{0.74}=835.18kW$
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