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Module 1: Basic Concepts - Temperature - Practice Problems

 
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Instructions:
Work these problems on a sheet of paper and check your answers against those provided below.

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Convert 100°C to degrees Rankine.
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Answer: 671.4°R

Solution:
Practice equation 1

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The temperature drop across an air pollution control device is 17°C. What is the temperature drop expressed in degrees Fahrenheit?
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Answer: 30.6°F

Solution:
Practice equation 2

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The gas stream temperature entering a stack sampling probe is 300°F. What is the absolute temperature expressed in degrees Rankine?

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Answer: 760°R

Solution:
Practice equation 3

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The gas stream temperature entering a fabric filter is 410°F. What is the absolute temperature expressed in degrees Kelvin?
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Answer: 483°K

Solution:
Practice equation 4

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Air entering a wet scrubber is 153°C. What is the temperature expressed in degrees Rankine?
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Answer: 767°R

Solution:
  1. Convert temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
    2. Practice equation 5(1)

  2. Convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Rankine.
    3. Practice equation 5(2)

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The air exiting the wet scrubber described in problem 5 is 341°K. What is the change in temperature (expressed in °F) across the wet scrubber?
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Answer: 153.2°F

Solution:
  1. Calculate the outlet gas temperature in degrees Rankine.
    2. Practice equation 6(1)

  2. Calculate the change in temperature across the wet scrubber.

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Practice equation 6(2)

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