Want to Calculate Volume, Given Time, Temperature & Energy

In summary, the conversation is about calculating the volume of a tank that contains water and undergoes a temperature change from 7 degrees Celsius to 11 degrees Celsius. The time required for the tank to empty is 20 minutes and the energy absorbed during the temperature change is 25 kW. It is unclear which volume is being requested and there is confusion about the temperature calculation.
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FarabiBinImran
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Hi,
I want to calculate volume of a tank ,

1. Tank contains water and it leaves tank at 7 degree celcius and comes back at 11 degree celcius. So ∇T= 4°C.
2. Time required to complately empty 20 Minutes
3. Energy absorbed in raise from 7ºC to 11ºC = 25 KW
I need to calculate the volume of the Tank which contains water! how much water i need.

Thanks
 
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Which volume? At 7 C, or at 11 C?
 
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Bystander said:
Which volume? At 7 C, or at 11 C?
At temperature difference 4 degree Celsius!
 
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Start by calculating how many kg of water are involved. Try wikipedia to refresh your memory of what is meant by the Specific Heat of a substance.
 
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FarabiBinImran said:
At temperature difference 4 degree Celsius!

This doesn't make sense. The water is never at this temperature; it's just a difference in temperatures, not an actual temperature.

To see this clearly, ask yourself what temperature you would be interested in if we were using Kelvin instead of Celsius: the water is changing temperature from 280 K to 284 K. Would you still want its volume at 4 K?
 
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3. Energy absorbed in raise from 7ºC to 11ºC = 25 KW
Energy is measured in kJ. Power is measured in kW. So you need to make a correction to your statement in 3.
 

FAQ: Want to Calculate Volume, Given Time, Temperature & Energy

What is the formula for calculating volume?

The formula for calculating volume is V = T * E / (T2 - T1), where V is the volume, T is the time, E is the energy, and T2 and T1 are the temperatures at the end and start of the process.

What units should be used for time, temperature, and energy in this calculation?

Time should be measured in seconds, temperature in Kelvin, and energy in joules for accurate results.

Can this formula be used for any type of substance or material?

Yes, this formula can be used for any type of substance or material as long as the units are consistent and the temperatures are in Kelvin.

What if the temperature values are negative?

If the temperature values are negative, it is important to use the absolute value of the temperatures in the calculation to avoid incorrect results.

Is there a way to simplify this formula?

Yes, you can simplify this formula by using the specific heat capacity of the substance or material. The formula would then be V = (E * T) / (c * (T2 - T1)), where c is the specific heat capacity.

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