Energy Balances on Open (Flow) Systems

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Write the steady-flow energy balance in enthalpy form
Explain shaft work and when it is zero
Justify neglecting kinetic/potential energy changes when appropriate
Compute heat duty for a heat exchanger heating a single liquid stream

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Educational content covering topics typical of a first- and second-year chemical engineering curriculum. Not a substitute for accredited coursework, and not suitable for real process design, plant operation, or safety decisions without review by a licensed professional engineer.