Consider a reciprocating air compressor with 2-stage, 6.9 m/min free air delivery at atmospheric conditions of 93 kPa and 18 °C, respectively. The polytropic compression index is 1.27, while the delivery pressure is 1,890 kPa. The mechanical and motor- drive efficiencies are 85% and 93%, respectively. Accept complete inter-cooling and neglect clearance volumes. If the specific heat capacity of air at constant pressure and volume are 1.007 kJ/kg K and 0.717 kJ/kg K, respectively. Calculate the rate of heat rejected in the intercooler in kilowatt to 1 decimal place. Provide the unit symbol in answer.

Consider a reciprocating air compressor with 2-stage, 6.9 m/min free air delivery at atmospheric conditions of 93 kPa and 18 °C, respectively. The polytropic compression index is 1.27, while the delivery pressure is 1,890 kPa. The mechanical and motor- drive efficiencies are 85% and 93%, respectively. Accept complete inter-cooling and neglect clearance volumes. If the specific heat capacity of air at constant pressure and volume are 1.007 kJ/kg K and 0.717 kJ/kg K, respectively. Calculate the rate of heat rejected in the intercooler in kilowatt to 1 decimal place. Provide the unit symbol in answer.

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