Determine the amount of work required to compressed 1.5 kg of air at a pressure of 7 barg. The isentropic index is 1.2 and the air intake is at 1 bar, 20C & RH =65%. i)  Find the temperature at the end of the compression. ii)  Represent the above process on a p‐v diagram. iii)  If the isentropic efficiency is 65%, find the indicated or real work.

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Determine the amount of work required to compressed 1.5 kg of air at a pressure of 7 barg. The isentropic index is 1.2 and the air intake is at 1 bar, 20C & RH =65%.

  1. i)  Find the temperature at the end of the compression.

  2. ii)  Represent the above process on a p‐v diagram.

  3. iii)  If the isentropic efficiency is 65%, find the indicated or real work.

  4. iv)  Find the shaft work needed if the mechanical efficiency is 75%.

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