Thermal, Optical & Electrical Properties of Grains
Subtopic: Siebel equation for specific heat
Question Statement:
Using Siebel's equation $c_p = 0.837 + 0.0335 M$, where $M$ is moisture content in percent wet basis and $c_p$ is specific heat in $\text{kJ/(kg}\,\text{K)}$, the specific heat of wheat grain at $M = 15.5\%$ wet basis is ________ $\text{kJ/(kg}\,\text{K)}$ (round off to two decimal places).
Answer Key:
1.36
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Substituting $M = 15.5\%$ into Siebel's equation:
$c_p = 0.837 + 0.0335 (15.5) = 0.837 + 0.5192 = 1.356\text{ kJ/(kg}\,\text{K)}$
Rounding to two decimal places: $1.36\text{ kJ/(kg}\,\text{K)}$.