What horsepower is required to drive the compressor


In a certain process industry it is necessary to compress 500 lbm/hr of steam from an initial state of 20 psia. 230 F to a pressure of 70 psia. The temperature after compression is 460 F. Heat transfer from the compressor is 10000 Btu/hr. Kinetic and potential energy changes may be neglected. What horsepower is required to drive the compressor?

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