Enthalpy at point 2 Formula

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Enthalpy of the Vapour Refrigerant at T2 is the total heat content of the refrigerant vapour at the second point in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle. Check FAQs
h2=hf2+(x2hfg)
h2 - Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2?hf2 - Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2?x2 - Dryness Fraction at Point 2?hfg - Latent Heat of Fusion?

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350Edit=150Edit+(0.2Edit1000Edit)
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Enthalpy at point 2 Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
h2=hf2+(x2hfg)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h2=150kJ/kg+(0.21000kJ/kg)
Next Step Convert Units
h2=150000J/kg+(0.21E+6J/kg)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h2=150000+(0.21E+6)
Next Step Evaluate
h2=350000J/kg
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
h2=350kJ/kg

Enthalpy at point 2 Formula Elements

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Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2
Enthalpy of the Vapour Refrigerant at T2 is the total heat content of the refrigerant vapour at the second point in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: h2
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: kJ/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2
Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2 is the total heat content of the refrigerant at the second point in a vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: hf2
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: kJ/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dryness Fraction at Point 2
Dryness Fraction at Point 2 is the measure of the proportion of dry air in the refrigerant at the second point of the vapour compression cycle.
Symbol: x2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Latent Heat of Fusion
Latent Heat of Fusion is the energy required to change the state of a substance from solid to liquid during the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: hfg
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: kJ/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Enthalpy of Vapour Compression Refrigeration Cycle category

​Go Work done during isentropic compression(per Kg of refrigerant)
w=h2-h1
​Go Refrigerating Effect(for given h1 and h4)
RE=h1-h4
​Go Refrigerating Effect given Enthalpy at Inlet of Compressor and Exit of Condenser
RE=h1-hf3
​Go Coefficient of Performance given enthalpy of liquid refrigerant leaving condenser (hf3)
COPth=h1-hf3h2-h1

How to Evaluate Enthalpy at point 2?

Enthalpy at point 2 evaluator uses Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2 = Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2+(Dryness Fraction at Point 2*Latent Heat of Fusion) to evaluate the Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2, Enthalpy at point 2 formula is defined as the total heat content of air at a specific point, comprising the enthalpy of formation and the product of quality of air and enthalpy of vaporization, providing a comprehensive measure of air's thermal energy at that point. Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2 is denoted by h2 symbol.

How to evaluate Enthalpy at point 2 using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Enthalpy at point 2, enter Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2 (hf2), Dryness Fraction at Point 2 (x2) & Latent Heat of Fusion (hfg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Enthalpy at point 2

What is the formula to find Enthalpy at point 2?
The formula of Enthalpy at point 2 is expressed as Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2 = Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2+(Dryness Fraction at Point 2*Latent Heat of Fusion). Here is an example- 0.35 = 150000+(0.2*1000000).
How to calculate Enthalpy at point 2?
With Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2 (hf2), Dryness Fraction at Point 2 (x2) & Latent Heat of Fusion (hfg) we can find Enthalpy at point 2 using the formula - Enthalpy of The Vapour Refrigerant at T2 = Liquid Enthalpy at Point 2+(Dryness Fraction at Point 2*Latent Heat of Fusion).
Can the Enthalpy at point 2 be negative?
Yes, the Enthalpy at point 2, measured in Heat of Combustion (per Mass) can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Enthalpy at point 2?
Enthalpy at point 2 is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram[kJ/kg] for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Joule per Kilogram[kJ/kg], Calorie (IT) per Gram[kJ/kg] are the few other units in which Enthalpy at point 2 can be measured.
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