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Chapter 8.8, Problem 60P
The adiabatic compressor of a refrigeration system compresses R-134a from a saturated vapor at 160 kPa to 800 kPa and 50°C. What is the minimum power required by this compressor when its mass flow rate is 0.1 kg/s? Take T0 = 25°C.
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