APPLICATIONS OF STEADY FLOW ENERGY EQUATION(SFEE)

Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042

UTKARSH SINGH(2K20/CH/69) AND MANISHA GAUTAM(2K20/CH/43)
Assistant Professor Dr Deenan Santhiya

Steady Flow Energy Equation is an equation that describes THE TOTAL ENERGY FLOWS OF AN OPEN
SYSTEM. It is assumed that THE MASS FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM IS CONSTANT. The SFEE is used to
analyze A FLUID FLOW ACROSS A PIPING SYSTEM with the consideration of losses.
The application of steady flow energy
equation can be used to study the
performance of many engineering devices
that undergo thermodynamic processes,
as these devices closely satisfy the
conditions for steady flow processes.
For example, the engineering devises like
boiler, turbine,condenser heat exchanger.

Nozzle and diffusers:

Nozzle :  A flow passage of reducing cross-sectional
area to increase velocity by reducing pressure.
Diffusers: A flow passage of increasing cross-sectional
area to reduce velocity by increasing pressure
Examples: Jet engines, rockets, spacecraft,

Compressors, Pumps and Fans:

Compressor: A device where shaft work input is used
to raise the pressure of a gas passing through it
(Figure 11.5). Compressors
 Pump: Similar to a compressor but handles liquids.
 Fan: This moves air usually with slight pressure rise.

Turbines:
 A device to produce shaft work from a flow of gas
through a set of blades attached to a freely rotating
shaft
 Uses: Turbine engines, power generation
Turbines