Answer:
a) Zero
b) the rate of entropy generation in the system's universe = ds/dt = 0.2603 KW/K
Explanation:
a) In steady state
Net rate of Heat transfer = net rate of heat gain - net rate of heat lost
Hence, the rate of heat transfer = 0
b) In steady state, entropy generated
ds/dt = - [ Qgain/Th1 + Qgain/Th2 - Qlost/300 K]
Substituting the given values, we get –
ds/dt = -[5/1500 + 3/1000 – (5+3)/300]
ds/dt = - [0.0033 + 0.003 -0.2666]
ds/dt = 0.2603 KW/K