Ice at - 50 oF and 1.00 atmis to be melted in a continuous flow process with saturated steam at 1 bar. Find the minimum quantity of steam required per pound of ice. The heat capacity of ice is 0.45 Btu/lbmoF.

The minimum quantity of steam required per pound of ice is - 22.5 BTU/lbm

Explanation:

Q = mCT

Q/m = CT

Q/m is the quantity of steam required per pound of ice

C is the heat capacity of ice = 0.45 BTU/lbm°F

T is the temperature of ice = - 50 °F

Q/m = 0.45 BTU/lbm°F * - 50 °F = - 22.5 BTU/lbm