Heat Addition by Boiler (Isobaric Heat Addition) Calculator

Heat Addition by Boiler (Isobaric Heat Addition)

Heat Addition by Boiler (Isobaric Heat Addition) Equation

$$ Q_{in} = h_3 - h_2 $$ where:

Q_in = Heat added in the boiler (J)

h₃ = Enthalpy of steam exiting the boiler (J)

h₂ = Enthalpy of the working fluid after the pump (before entering the boiler) (J)

Calculator

Property to Calculate:

Heat added in the boiler (Q_in):

Enthalpy of steam exiting the boiler (h₃):

Enthalpy of the working fluid after the pump (h₂):

Equation Assumptions

The system is in steady state.
Working fluid behaves as an ideal gas.
There are no heat losses to surroundings.
Specific heats remain constant.