Air is compressed from 147 psia and 60degf to a pressure of


Air is compressed from 14.7 psia and 60°F to a pressure of 150 psia while being cooled at a rate of 10 Btu/lbm by circulating water through the compressor casing. The volume flow rate of the air at the inlet conditions is 5000 ft3/min, and the power input to the compressor is 700 hp. Determine

(a) the mass flow rate of the air and

(b) the temperature at the compressor exit.

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Civil Engineering: Air is compressed from 147 psia and 60degf to a pressure of
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