Reconsider Prob. 22–54. Using an appropriate software, investigate the effect of the exhaust gas inlet temperature on the rate of heat transfer, the exit temperature of exhaust gases, and the rate of evaporation of water. Let the temperature of exhaust gases vary from 300°C to 600°C. Plot the rate of heat transfer, the exit temperature of exhaust gases, and the rate of evaporation of water as a function of the temperature of the exhaust gases and discuss the results.

Reconsider Prob. 22–54.

Hot exhaust gases of a stationary diesel engine are to be used to generate steam in an evaporator. Exhaust gases (c_p = 1051 J/kg·K) enter the heat exchanger at 550°C at a rate of 0.25 kg/s while water enters as saturated liquid and evaporates at 200°C (h_fg = 1941 kJ/kg). The heat transfer surface area of the heat exchanger based on water side is 0.5 m² and overall heat transfer coefficient is 1780 W/m²·K. Determine the rate of heat transfer, the exit temperature of exhaust gases, and the rate of evaporation of water.