Air entering an adiabatic cooling chamber has a temperature of 32.2°C and a percentage humidity of 65%. It is cooled by a cold-water spray and saturated with water vapor in the chamber. After leaving, it is heated to 23.9°C. The final air has a percentage humidity of 40% a. What is the initial humidity of the air? b. What is the final humidity after heating?
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Air entering an adiabatic cooling chamber has a temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius and a percentage humidity of 65%. It is cooled by a cold water spray and saturated with water vapor in the chamber. After leaving, it is heated to 23.9 degrees Celsius. The final air has a percentage humidity of 40%. (a) What is the initial humidity of the air? (b) What is the final humidity after heating?
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