a) Calculate the interstage pressure ratio per stage for a two-stage compressor if the overall pressure ratio is 10. b) What speed should a single acting, reciprocating compressor run at to produce 50 m³/h of air? The data for the compressor is: Piston diameter = 100 mm, Stroke length = 110 mm,

a) Calculate the interstage pressure ratio per stage for a two-stage compressor if the overall pressure ratio is 10. b) What speed should a single acting, reciprocating compressor run at to produce 50 m³/h of air? The data for the compressor is: Piston diameter = 100 mm, Stroke length = 110 mm,

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b) What speed should a single acting, reciprocating compressor run at to produce 50 m³/h of air? The data for the compressor is: Piston diameter = 100 mm, Stroke length = 110 mm,

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