2. A single acting air compressor with a clearance of 6% takes in air at atmospheric pressure and temperature of 65F, and discharges is at a pressure of 85 psia. The air handled is 0.25 ft3/cycle measured at dischard pressure. If the compression is isentropic, find the power of the compressor if rpm is 750. a. 128.6595 kW b. 3167340 ft-lb/s c. 71.6011kW d. 95.98kW

2. A single acting air compressor with a clearance of 6% takes in air at atmospheric pressure and temperature of 65F, and discharges is at a pressure of 85 psia. The air handled is 0.25 ft3/cycle measured at dischard pressure. If the compression is isentropic, find the power of the compressor if rpm is 750. a. 128.6595 kW b. 3167340 ft-lb/s c. 71.6011kW d. 95.98kW

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter26: Applications Of Refrigeration Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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